Finding out what pests are in your canola field starts with sweeping for bugs. It is essential that you do it correctly if you want to monitor the threshold levels. Matt Stanford demonstrates the proper technique in the following video.
Canola School: Proper Sweeping Techniques

Shaun Haney
Shaun Haney
In 2008, I started RealAgriculture.com as a hobby that has turned into a dream come true. Getting a chance to see agriculture across Canada, talking to farmers involved in all facets of agriculture makes me a very lucky person. Along with writing for RealAgriculture.com, I also host RealAg Radio on Rural Radio 147 every weekday at 4:30pm est. @shaunhaney
Canola School (view all)Season 1 (2009) Episode 4
Episodes:
- 10Canola School - Lygus Bugs
- 9Canola School: Do I Need To Spray Fungicide
- 8Canola School: What's in the Net
- 7Canola School: Proper Sweeping Techniques
- 6CANOLA SCHOOL: Early Irrigation Management
- 5Canola School: Creating a Spraying Strategy
- 4Canola School: Plant Stand Counts
- 3Canola School: Taking Care of Your Canola Seed
- 2Canola School: Field Selection, Seeding Speed, Seeding Rate
- 1Canola School: Preparing Your Drill For Canola Planting

Shaun Haney
In 2008, I started RealAgriculture.com as a hobby that has turned into a dream come true. Getting a chance to see agriculture across Canada, talking to farmers involved in all facets of agriculture makes me a very lucky person. Along with writing for RealAgriculture.com, I also host RealAg Radio on Rural Radio 147 every weekday at 4:30pm est. @shaunhaneyTrending
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