Attack of the winged aphids
August 17, 2009
Duration:
4:20
Erin and Matt discuss the recent increase in aphid populations including winged aphids that are moving from field to field. We discuss what growers should consider when applying insecticide to soybeans when seeds are developing. We summarize a recent Integrated Crop Management newsletter articles on late season management of soybean aphids. For more information visit www.extension.iastate.edu/CropNews/2009/0813hodgsononeal2.htm
Drs. Matt O’Neal and Erin Hodgson created a podcast to promote IPM concepts, like identification, sampling, economic thresholds, and insecticide efficacy. They also talk about updates on invasive pests and regulatory news, and translate new research relative to insects in agriculture.