Incorporation of abiotic and biotic factors for development of stage-structured predictive models of flea beetles on canola in Alberta

The Challenge

Both striped and crucifer flea beetles pose significant damage to canola. However, little is known about the effects of the interaction of both species on canola.

The Project

Develop a weather-dependent, stage-structured deterministic developmental model for both striped and crucifer flea beetles, and determine both flight capacity and interspecific competition under different biotic and abiotic conditions.  

The Results

This section will be updated upon completion of the project.

Grower Benefits

This project will allow growers to monitor and forecast populations of both striped and crucifer flea beetles, contributing to management of flea beetle infestations in a timely and sustainable manner.