Insecticide Options for 2025
The following quick reference guide to insecticide options for 2025 for Saskatchewan farmers is put together by SaskBarley, SaskOilseeds, Saskatchewan Pulse Growers and Sask Wheat.
Managing insect pressure is a critical part of protecting barley yield and quality. Insecticide Options in 2025 is a new, grower-focused factsheet designed to help Saskatchewan barley farmers make effective, economical pest control decisions throughout the growing season.
This guide offers:
- Thresholds and scouting tips for cutworms, grasshoppers, wireworms, and other field pests
- Foliar insecticide options with pre-harvest intervals (PHIs) clearly listed
- Seed treatment recommendations for early-season protection against pests like wireworms
- Insights on resistance management and the importance of rotating modes of action
It also reinforces the value of integrated pest management (IPM) strategies, including targeted spot spraying and participation in provincial pest monitoring programs.
Whether you’re seeing stand loss early in the season or defoliation later on, this guide helps you time and target your insecticide applications for the best return on investment.
