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Weekly Insect Update

First off today, we get an update on insect issues. Our own Christine Chomiak spoke with Scott Meers, insect management specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, first about bertha armyworm.

Interview with Scott Meers (2:42 minutes) (1.23 Mb)

And a reminder for information on insects throughout the growing season, go to www.agriculture.alberta.ca/bugs-pest.

 
Source : Alberta Ag and Forestry

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