North Dakota State University Crop and Pest Report

A weekly newsletter published from May to August through the efforts of NDSU Extension Specialists and Experiment Station Researchers representing the fields of Entomology, Plant Sciences, Plant Pathology, Soil Science, Horticulture, and Weed Science.

• NDSU IPM Crop Pest Surveys for Barley, Canola, Grasshoppers, Soybean, Sunflower, and Wheat
• Midwest newsletters for crop and vegetable management
• Red River IPM - Insect updates out of Crookston from Ian MacRae, Entomologist, University of Minnesota-Crookston
• IMP Stuff - Crop and Pest updates from Bruce Potter, Entomologist, Southwest Research and Outreach Center, University of Minnesota-Lamberton
• Manitoba Weekly Insect Update and Crop Update- Insect and crop updates for the province from entomologists and agronomists with Manitoba Agriculture and Food
  

Entomology News Releases
            for access to all News from North Dakota State University -  Agriculture, Horticulture, Youth and Family

Recent Entomology Publications

• E-1130  IPM of the Wheat Midge in ND  January 2008.  PDF Version
• E-1346  Diamondback Moth in Canola  January 2008.  PDF Version
• E-1347  Bertha Armyworm in Canola  January 2008.  PDF Version
• E-631    Corn Insects of North Dakota Affecting Planting Decisions.  January 2005.  PDF Version
• E-1274  Are all Flea Beetles the Same?  July 2005.  PDF Version
• E-1232  Soybean Aphid, Aphis glycines, Management in North Dakota.  November 2004.  PDF Version
• E-1143  North Dakota Field Crop Insect Management Guide, 2008.  Revised, December 2007
• E-1266  Butterfly Gardening in North Dakota.  October 2004.  PDF Version

  Special Topics

Barley, Oats
North Dakota Insect Management Recommendations - Barley, Oats

NDSU IPM Crop Pest Surveys for Barley
The Armyworm and the Army Cutworm - NDSU circular E-830

Biological Control

Biological Control of Insect and Weed Pests in North Dakota Agriculture - NDSU circular E-1225  PDF Version
Biological Control in the Urban Environment: Part I Predators - NDSU circular E-1228  PDF Version
Biological Control in the Urban Environment: Part II Parasites and Pathogens - NDSU circular E-1229  PDF Version

A Guide to Natural Enemies in North America.  C. R. Weeden, A. S. Shelton, M. P. Hoffmann. Cornell University. Text and photographs describing the biological control agents of insect, weed, and pathogen pests.

Canola
North Dakota Insect Management Recommendations - Canola

Diamondback Moth in Canola  - NDSU circular E-1346   PDF Version
Bertha Armyworm in Canola  - NDSU circular E-1347  PDF Version
Crucifer Flea Beetle Biology and Integrated Pest Management in Canola - NDSU circular E-1234  PDF Version
NDSU IPM Crop Pest Surveys for Canola

Bertha Armyworm - Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food
Diamondback Moth - Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food
Canola Grower's Manual - available through the Canola Council of Canada web pages

Carrots
North Dakota Insect Management Recommendations - Carrots

Chickpea
North Dakota Insect Management Recommendations - Chickpea

Corn
North Dakota Insect Management Recommendations - Corn

Corn Insects of North Dakota Affecting Planting Decisions - NDSU circular E-631  PDF Version
The Armyworm and the Army Cutworm - NDSU circular E-830
White Grub Management in North Dakota

Identifying Caterpillars in Corn and Sorghum - Kansas State U. Ext Pub S-121 (Oct 1999)
Diagnosing Corn Production Problems - Kansas State U. Ext Pub S-54 (May 1993)

North Dakota European Corn Borer Moth Flight Tracking Project
      * European Corn Borer Management in North Dakota
the European Corn Borer Home Page - Iowa State University
      * Corn borer images
      * Pictorial Key to Common Late-instar Caterpillars on Corn
Research Q&A: Bt Corn and Monarch Butterflies
            Research from the Agricultural Research Service

Dry Field Beans
North Dakota Insect Management Recommendations - Dry Field Beans

Flax
North Dakota Insect Management Recommendations - Flax

Flax Production in North Dakota - NDSU circular A-1038

Flax Council of Canada
        Flax Production
        Flax Insect Pests
        Diagnostic Guide
        Growth and Development

Flea Beetles of North Dakota

Are all Flea Beetles the Same? - NDSU circular E-1274  PDF Version

An online identification guide compiled by Dr. Gerald Fauske, NDSU Entomology Research Specialist. The site provides pictures and keys to aid in identification of flea beetles collected in our state. 

Forage Crop Insects
North Dakota Insect Management Recommendations - Forage Crops Insects

Alfalfa Weevil - general management information from South Dakota State University
Alfalfa Weevil: Evaluation of Control Practices in South Dakota - SDSU Extension Service EEFS-011
Alfalfa Caterpillar
Alfalfa Blotch Leafminer: Research Update (University of Minnesota)
Identifying Caterpillars in Alfalfa - Kansas State U. Ext Pub S-120 (Sept 1999)

Grasshoppers
North Dakota Insect Management Recommendations - Rangeland and non-crop sites

NDSU IPM Crop Pest Surveys for Grasshoppers

Links to reference material available on the internet.

Lentil
North Dakota Insect Management Recommendations - Lentil

Lupine
North Dakota Insect Management Recommendations - Lupine

Moths of North Dakota

An online identification guide compiled by Dr. Gerald Fauske, NDSU Entomology Research Specialist. The site provides pictures and keys to aid in identification of moths collected in our state. 

Mustard (grown for seed)
North Dakota Insect Management Recommendations - Mustard

Potato
North Dakota Insect Management Recommendations - Potato

Aphid Management
Potato Aphid Activity Update - U of Minnesota Aphid Alert
Biology and Life Cycles of Potato Aphids
Aphid Management in Potato

Seed treatments for field crops
North Dakota Insect Management Recommendations - Seed Treatments

Soybean
North Dakota Insect Management Recommendations - Soybean

Soybean Aphid, Aphis glycines, Management in North Dakota - NDSU circular E-1232  PDF Version
Soybean Aphid - learn more about this insect so you become aware of it's potential threat in North Dakota .
Thistle Caterpillar - remember when the early arrival of butterflies resulted in infestations affecting crops.
NDSU IPM Crop Pest Surveys for Soybean

Northern Great Plains Soybean IPM Forum - presentations
Northern Great Plains Soybean IPM Forum - summary
Identifying Caterpillars in Soybean - Kansas State U. Ext Pub S-116
 

Sugarbeets
North Dakota Insect Management Recommendations - Sugarbeets

Springtails in Sugarbeets - NDSU circular E-1205
White Grub Management in North Dakota

Sugarbeet Production Pocketguide for North Dakota and Minnesota

Sunflower
North Dakota Insect Management Recommendations - Sunflower

Sunflower Production Guide - NDSU circular EB-25
Sunflower Beetle - NDSU circular E - 824
Sunflower Stem Weevils in the Great Plains - NDSU circular E - 821  PDF Version   
Sunflower Midge - NDSU circular E - 800
Sunflower Seed Weevils - NDSU circular E - 817
Banded Sunflower Moth - NDSU circular E - 823
Thistle caterpillar
NDSU IPM Crop Pest Surveys for Sunflower

National Sunflower Association - Crop Production Survey
Identifying Caterpillars in Sunflower - Kansas State U. Ext Pub S-123 (Dec 1999)

Stored Grains
North Dakota Insect Management Recommendations - Stored Grain Insects

Grain Drying, Handling, & Storage -  by Dr. Kenneth J. Hellevang, P.E.
The NDSU web site which addresses all aspects of stored grain management, including insect management. There are extensive links to NDSU information, as well as information made available by other universities.

Wheat
North Dakota Insect Management Recommendations - Wheat

IPM of the Wheat Midge in ND - NDSU circular E-1130  PDF Version
Cereal Leaf Beetle - NDSU circular E-1230  PDF Version 
Aphid Management in small grains, corn, and sorghum - NDSU circular E-493
The Armyworm and the Army Cutworm - NDSU circular E-830
NDSU IPM Crop Pest Surveys for Wheat
Orange Wheat Blossom Midge Information (Degree Day Information, FAQ's, ND Risk Maps)

Map of CLB distribution - National Agricultural Pest Information System (NAPIS)
Wheat Stem Sawfly - Saskatchewan Ag & Food publication
Identifying Caterpillars in Wheat - Kansas State U. Ext Pub S-122 (Sept 1999)
Diagnosing Wheat Production Problems - Kansas State U. Ext Pub S-84 (Oct 1998)

 

		Department of Entomology, 202 Hultz Hall   North Dakota State University, Fargo North Dakota   Extension Entomologist: Janet Knodel