Video: Swede Midge
June 12, 2017
Swede midge is an invasive insect pest that is threatening the viability of broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, kale, kohlrabi and turnip production within the Cornell Vegetable Program region and throughout the Northeastern US. This short video will provide you with some general information about this pest and how to scout for it in your Brassicas.
Credits: Opening photo by Susan Ellis, USDA APHIS PPQ, Bugwood.org. Other photos and video footage by James Monahan, Cornell Cooperative Extension.