False wireworms that damage canola crops are the larval stage of the bronzed field beetle. Vegetable beetle larvae are also called false wireworms but breed in summer so their larvae rarely damage winter crops.
To assist in assessing the economic risk and financial costs associated with various treatment strategies go to MyEconomicTool [1]
There may be other economic and financial implications that need to be considered when choosing a management option. These may include:
Pre-crop [2]View these economic considerations in more detail. [2]
Links
[1] https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/myeconomic-tool?type=False_Wireworms
[2] https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/false-wireworm-economic-considerations-management