Cornell Cooperative Extension

Lewis County
2026 march

Managing the Invasive Swede Midge Webinar, March 6, 2026, 9:00am on Zoom. Graphic of pest.

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Managing the Invasive Swede Midge Webinar

  • Friday, March 6, 2026, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Swede midge is an invasive fly that causes serious economic losses to brassica crops. Due to its small size and hidden feeding habits, swede midge is often called an “invisible pest” and damage may be misdiagnosed.

Topics include:

-Swede midge life cycle

-Crop damage symptoms

-Current management recommendations New research findings

-On-farm case studies (organic focus)


Who’s this for?

*Current brassica growers

*Crop scouts

*Consultants

*Extension educators

NYSDEC Pesticide Applicator Recertification Credits: 1.75 (categories 1A, 10, 23)

Please see online registration page for protocol required to receive credits.

Questions and requests for accommodation can be directed to Elisabeth Hodgdon at 518-650-5323 or eh528@cornell.edu

This webinar is funded in part by USDA NIFA Crop Protection and Pest Management grant 2023-70006-40648.

Fee

FREE

Learn More

http://tiny.cc/swede-midge-webinar26

Contact

Elisabeth Hodgdon
Regional Vegetable Specialist
eh528@cornell.edu
518-650-5323

Location

This event is online

Last updated February 10, 2026

 

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