Native to Europe and Asia, the cereal leaf beetle is now found in many parts of North America and the larvae can damage cereal crops for a significant period of time. Researchers at Penn State University share tips on dealing with this pest.

Invertebrate pests of field crops that overwinter in Pennsylvania and may require spring management.

Michigan State University Extension recommends scouting fields that had a cover crop or a lot of weed growth prior to planting, and to consider whether an insecticide spray in wheat is necessary.