Taking a look at insect forecast maps for 2024

The calendar flips to January, and suddenly it seems like spring isn’t all that far away. Especially when the winter is as mild as many parts of the Prairies have experienced so far.

Looking ahead, it’s easy to wonder what is going to cause headaches for this year. Will it be a lack of rain, disease difficulties, or market prices? And what can we expect for insect pressure?

Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation has released their survey maps for the major insects for 2024, based on survey maps collected from the 2023 growing season, to help producers plan for the upcoming season.

You can find the following surveys and overviews from Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation, by clicking the links below:

• Bertha armyworm
• Cabbage seedpod weevil
• Grasshoppers
• Pea leaf weevil
• Wheat midge
• Wheat stem sawfly