Soybean aphids can be seen on the underside of a soybean leaf. Photo courtesy of OSU Extension, Hardin County HARDIN COUNTY – You know how at the end of the horror movie there’s always some ...

But it does require knowing the population of aphids within a field." Scouting soybean aphids, while time consuming, is not difficult. Prior to soybeans flowering, aphids are most likely found on ...

BROOKINGS, S.D. -- The typical scouting method for soybean aphid is to make a broad "U" or "X" pattern in the field, examining 20 to 30 plants across a field, says Kelley Tilmon, a research and ...

NASHUA, Iowa — Farmers got some hands-on experience scouting for soybean aphid during last week’s Northeast Research Farm’s field day. Iowa State University Extension soybean entomologist ...

producers still need to be scouting their sorghum fields. “If the aphids reach sufficient numbers where they get up into the heads they could cause issues during harvest,” he said.

Because of potential movement of winged aphids in and out of soybean fields in August it is important to continue to scout soybean fields closely to determine accurate population levels.

Oklahoma State University Extension personnel suggest the following scouting methods. • Inspect fields weekly. • First indication of sugarcane aphid infestations is the presence of honeydew on ...

When walking a field, it is suggested that you move in a “W” or “Z” pattern and examine 20-30 plants for aphids on each leg of the scouting pattern. Look at the plant base, stem, and all ...

It’s slow going, help! Answer: Sounds like you’re out scouting fields, which is the best thing you can do to stay on top of soybean aphid pressure between now and mid-August. The economic ...

After a couple years of limited infestations due to drought, soybean aphid infestations are widespread in 2024. Be thorough when scouting. Aphids are likely distributed throughout the height of ...

Iowa State University Extension field specialist for crops Brian Lang is scouting aphids in plots near Decorah, Calmar and Ossian. The Decorah plot had more than 2,700 aphids per plant and was ...

But it does require knowing the population of aphids within a field.” Scouting soybean aphids, while time consuming, is not difficult. Prior to soybeans flowering, aphids are most likely found ...