Manitoba had a number of pests last year that topped John Gavloski’s short list of crop insect problems.

That makes it useful to farmers everywhere. So, beware, armyworms, cutworms, grasshoppers, stink bugs and all the other harmful insects. And, hello, butterflies, bees and all the other pollinators.

Insects are always a challenge for farmers on the prairies. The unpredictable weather in Manitoba played a significant role ...