Getting a head start - The importance of scouting in winter
January 31, 2025
stands and poor germination. Digging up seeds or seedlings is important to determine if an insect pest is present. Some insects, such as cutworms , can clip [...] However, if you see shot holing you may need to cut the plant open to determine what is feeding in the whorl. The role of biological pest control Biological [...] safeguards yield. Optimising conditions for beneficials: Scouting helps determine the best timing and environmental conditions for releasing biological control