Lead Researcher (PI): Boyd Mori

Institution: University of Alberta

Total WGRF Funding: $64,338

Co-Funders: Alberta Canola Producers Commission, Manitoba Canola Growers Association, Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission

Start Date: 2020

Project Length: 5 Years

Objectives:

Determine the factors effecting pheromone-baited trap capture of male canola flower midge. Determine the relationship between the number of midges captured on pheromone traps, larval density an damage in the field. Determine the abiotic conditions that effect midge emergence and population densities. Investigate the emergence pattern, longevity and oviposition behavior of the canola flower midge.