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Kentucky Soybeans: Heavy Outbreak of Slugs, Snails Jul 5, 2017
Current Situation “I haven’t seen a slug outbreak like this in 40 years of growing soybeans” was a comment of a soybean farmer in Logan County last Friday (June 9, […]
Pennsylvania: Slug Problems – Three Year Rotations Will Help Jun 28, 2017
While slugs are fresh in our minds it may be beneficial to discuss some longer-term slug-management options that might help decrease future slug challenges. I hope you or your clients […]
Pennsylvania Corn, Soybeans: Pay Attention to Seed Options When Replanting Due to Slugs Jun 21, 2017
We have heard that many folks are considering replanting corn and/or soybean following heavy slug damage this spring. Particularly for corn, we thought it would be prudent to remind folks […]
Delaware Soybeans: Early Season Pests to Watch For Jun 16, 2017
Scout soybeans for early season pests including grasshoppers, bean leaf beetles, slugs, and deer. Continue to sample fields for slugs and other defoliators. The past few weeks, I have seen […]
Illinois Corn: What Insects Are Out in the Fields Right Now? Jun 12, 2017
Just a quick overview of some insect issues presenting themselves recently. True Armyworm Lots of reports of armyworm being found in wheat and corn. With reports of wheat harvest starting/getting […]
Pennsylvania: Invertebrate Pests Making Their Presence Known Jun 7, 2017
This spring has been different and odd enough in many parts of Pennsylvania that folks are looking for a return to normal, whatever that means. Most calls and other communications […]
Indiana Corn: Perfect Weather for Slugs; Asiatic Garden Beetle Grubs, Armyworms on the Move Jun 5, 2017
Slugs are soft-bodied, legless, slimy, and grayish or mottled gastropods – relatives of snails, clams, and other aquatic animals. Their length, depending on species, can reach up to 4 inches, […]
Tennessee Soybeans, Cotton: Managing Slugs; Reminders on Thrips May 26, 2017
My phone hasn’t been going crazy with critter calls, but slug injury has been the clear winner this week, both in cotton and soybean. I also want to put forth a few […]
Tennessee: General Thoughts on Early Season Pests in Corn, Cotton, and Soybeans May 17, 2017
With a lot of our crops now planted, University of Tennessee Extension Specialist Scott Stewart has provided a few reminders and pictures about early season pest problems that are sometimes […]
Corn Belt IPM Specialists Anticipate an Active Pest Season – DTN May 17, 2017
If your corn survived heavy rains, flooding and cold soils, you’re lucky — but you’re not safe. The recent welcome wave of heat and sun in the Midwest is speeding […]
