Pests and Diseases

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• Diamondback Moth Photographs and information on the life history of this insect, the larvae of which can cause severe infestations, its description, the damage caused, monitoring and possible control measures.
• Bertha Armyworm Mamestra configurata is a significant pest of canola. Information on its life cycle, host plants, damage done, monitoring and actions that can be taken to control it.
• Lygus Bugs in Canola Photographs of the insect, Lygus lineolaris, its description, host plants, life history, damage done and management strategies.
• Diseases of Oilseed Crops: Canola An identification guide to the diseases that may infect this crop, with many photographs, brief descriptions of the symptoms and suggested management strategies.
• Diseases of Rapeseed / Canola Provides the common names of the bacterial, fungal, nematode, viral and other diseases that affect the crop.