Pest management tools for today – AAFC (webinar)

This seminar feature presentations by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) scientists speaking on the latest research and developments in environmentally and economically sustainable pest control tools and practices. The presentations will be followed by an engaging audience-directed panel discussion.

Advance registration is not required; just click on the links below to join the webinar. Session 1: Track, assess, adjust: Adapting to pest pressures

This webinar will cover proven successful pest management tools that have been developed or advanced by AAFC researchers and are ready for on-farm use. Topics include wick weeding in potatoes, a decision support tool for fruit rot control, and an economic threshold for Lygus bug control in canola.

Date: March 11, 12 pm – 2 pm ET

Moderator: Hayley Brackenridge (Crop Profiles Coordinator, Pest Management Centre)

AAFC speakers: Drs. Andrew McKenzie-Gopsill, Rishi Burlakoti, and Héctor Cárcamo

Language: English with simultaneous French translation available

Join here: https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/66886652002?pwd=X99ek2OkmNffwctJnnzEQNU2bmmqcl.1