Reports from NDSU personnel in the the east, northeast, and north central counties of the state report that midge levels range from 1 per 10 heads to 2 midge per head. Use a treatment threshold of 1 adult midge per 8 heads as long as wheat prices are favorable. These areas need to monitored carefully to determine if numbers will reach levels requiring treatment. Situations will be different between fields, and not as general as those counties where midge were a problem in '95. The greatest numbers of midge are being found in wheat on wheat ground.
Fields following other crops or fallow generally are lower.
Midge are moving into these sites and should also be monitored carefully. Midge are being found at dusk, around 9 p.m. They can be seen from the middle parts of the plants to resting on the heads. Timing a treatment is critical for getting the best results. OR the plants are no longer as attractive to adult midge and further infestation of primary heads and first tillers is unlikely.