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Wireworms threaten cereal crops
June 6, 2018
By Prairie Pest Monitoring Network
By Prairie Pest Monitoring Network
With the loss of effective insecticides (e.g. lindane), wireworms have re-emerged in recent years as primary pests of potato, cereals and vegetables. Wireworms are the soil-dwelling larval stage of the click beetles (Elateridae). In this Insect of the Week, learn more about identification, scouting and management options. | READ MORE
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