As provincial entomologist for Manitoba Agriculture, it’s safe to say that insects are pretty much always on John Gavloski’s mind. But there’s one bug in particular that he’ll be watching closely in 2026: the cabbage seedpod weevil.
Survey numbers of the cabbage seedpod weevil exploded in 2025 in some canola growing areas of Manitoba. It could be a blip, but if not this insect could pose a big problem for Manitoba canola growers in 2026. At Manitoba Ag Days earlier this year, Gavloski spoke about how canola growers can meet this challenge and what other bugs Manitoba producers need to watch for this upcoming growing season.
