Potato pests can vary across Canada’s potato-growing regions. Whether they are new or notorious, their reach and severity depends upon Mother Nature’s whims.
Each year potato growers across Canada must diligently scout their fields for insects. Some pests are familiar to growers, although there are some unfamiliar pests that could show up in Canadian potato fields this year.
The following article is an overview of some potato pests and the damage they can cause, what to watch for when scouting fields as well as control options for this growing season.
