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When to Treat Kudzu Bugs in Soybeans

Kudzu bugs have been a no-show since 2013, but are widespread at low levels this year. A lot of folks are wondering if they should treat, justifiably so, since our fields with the highest populations…

Important Changes to Insecticide Recommendations for Corn Earworm and When to Treat

We have a number of effective insecticides for corn earworm in North Carolina soybeans. One of these is the insecticide chlorantraniliprole, which an active ingredient in Prevathon and Besiege.…

Soybean Looper Thresholds and Insecticide Recommendation

Soybean loopers have already shown up in coastal counties in higher numbers than usual. As this generation cycles through, we are seeing the next generation showing up in full force as we slide into…

Current Soybean Insect Thesholds- Note That Stink Bug Sweep Net Threshold Changed in 2013

I've been getting a lot of questions on soybean insect thresholds. These were covered in a blog article three weeks ago, but I hope this article is a bit more specific. Note that our stink bug…