News on Wireworms from the Americas

Dr. Christine Noronha, Entomology IPM Research Scientist at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, will present her research on crop rotation strategies for effective wireworm control in the upcoming WPC Inc. webinar.
December 05, 2025
World Potato Congress Inc. Announces Webinar on Crop Rotation Strategies for Wireworm Control
The World Potato Congress will host a webinar on Dec 10, 2025, where Dr. Christine Noronha shares research showing how crop rotation reduces wireworm damage in potatoes, highlighting her innovative pest management advances and key field results.
The Idaho Potato Conference returns to Pocatello Jan. 21–22, 2026, bringing growers and researchers together for two days of industry updates and education.
November 30, 2025
Pocatello Hosts 2026 Idaho Potato Conference Featuring Soil-Disease Panels and Industry Innovations
The 58th Idaho Potato Conference will be held Jan. 21–22 in Pocatello, featuring panels, research updates, a trade show and sessions on soil-borne diseases, agronomy, storage and water issues. Registration is USD 40 before Jan. 14.
RinoTec™ Technology has been tested in a wide range of environments including in-vitro, lab, greenhouse, micro-plot, and field trials.
May 05, 2025
Pro Farm Group Launches ARINO Insecticide/ Nematicide to Protect Potatoes from Soil-Dwelling Pests
Pro Farm Group introduces ARINO™ insecticide/ nematicide, for the management of nematodes and wireworms in potatoes, onions and other bulb and tuberous vegetables. 
Wireworms overwinter just below the frost line, at least three feet underground.
December 02, 2023
Beyond Insecticide: How wireworm behaviour gives clues to managing their population
Wireworms are a common potato plant predator, living in soil and feeding on roots. They are notoriously difficult to control, and populations are increasing in farm fields across Canada
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