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Written By: Joseph ManesEditor: Kim White The diamondback moth goes through complete metamorphosis, meaning they have distinct egg, larval, pupal and adult life stages. This complete cycle from egg to adult varies and through each stage is dependent on the temperature. The average development time is between 21 – 51 days with the warmer southernContinue reading “Lifecycle of the Diamondback Moth”

Written by: Alex FlemingEdited by: Nathan Waatainen Parasitoids: The strongest natural defence mechanism (including the Diadegma Wasp) can’t keep up            Management of pest populations (such as the Diamondback Moth) requires a multifaceted approach that typically will involve introducing or promoting a natural parasitoid to attack the pest of interest. A parasitoid is an organismContinue reading “How Does Nature Fight Back?!”

Written by: Kim WhiteEdited by: Alex Fleming Diamondback moths can cause millions of dollars in damage if left unmanaged. In Canada, the diamondback moth affects crops in Eastern Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The moths arrive from the South by wind in May and can survive up until the cold prairie winters. Managing for diamondback mothsContinue reading “Managing with Insecticides”

Written by: Nathan WaatainenEdited by: Joseph Manes Introduced species have a long history of wreaking havoc upon natural ecosystems and man-made crops alike. The primary issue with introduced species is that they don’t have a defined role in the food cycle so there usually cannot be ecological balance without some form of correction. This correctionContinue reading “Diamondback Moth and its Effects on Crops”