Articles tagged under: Mark Boetel
Early ’23 Heat Could Impact ’24 Crop
Published January 14, 2024
Early season heat in 2023 resulted in additional pest pressure. NDSU Extension Research Entomologist Mark Boetel said his own plots experienced early armyworms and cutworms. “If weed infestations really get going, they can be attractive to those pests.” Rootworm control…Sugarbeet Report
Published June 11, 2023
NDSU Extension Entomologist Mark Boetel talks about where peak root maggot fly activity is. Hear more in the Sugarbeet Report, presented by Syngenta, Amity Technology, H&S Manufacturing, SESVanderHave and Bayer CropScience.Sugarbeet Report
Published June 2, 2023
NDSU Extension Entomologist Mark Boetel s is offering recommendations to control sugarbeet root maggot flies. Hear more in the Sugarbeet Report, presented by Amity Technology, Syngenta, H&S Manufacturing, SES VanderHave and Bayer CropScience.Peak Fly Activity on the Horizon
Published May 31, 2023
Sugarbeet root maggot peak fly activity will begin soon in the southern valley before moving northward. NDSU Extension Entomologist Mark Boetel says granular insecticides should be applied as quickly as possible. "Peak fly activity is probably going to happen a…Sugarbeet Report
Published April 27, 2023
North Dakota State University Extension Entomologist Mark Boetel says you can't be too prepared for sugarbeet root maggot. Hear more in the Sugarbeet Report, presented by Amity Technology, H&S Manufacturing, SESVanderHave and Bayer Crop Science.The Insect Trifecta
Published February 9, 2023
NDSU Extension Entomologist Mark Boetel told growers at the American Crystal Grower Seminars there are three main pests to be watching for this coming year; grasshoppers, springtails and root maggots. "There was a fair amount of grasshopper eggs laid last…Sugarbeet Root Maggot Stresses the Crop
Published July 28, 2022
The sugarbeet root maggot is a big problem for sugarbeet growers in the Red River Valley this year. According to NDSU Extension Entomologist Mark Boetel, the pests are feeding in fields right now. Under-protected fields will start showing signs of…Sugarbeet Root Maggot Peaking
Published June 19, 2022
Sugarbeet root maggot fly is at peak or will be soon. NDSU Extension Entomologist Mark Boetel says windy conditions are skewing the fly count lower. Peak fly should occur over much of the Red River Valley into early this week.…The Sugarbeet Report
Published June 13, 2022
NDSU Extension Entomologist Mark Boetel tells farmers to be alert, because sugarbeet root maggot flies are emerging. Hear more in the Sugarbeet Report, presented by Amity Technology, H&S Manufacturing, SESVanderHave and REGEV from SummitAgro.