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Tag: grasshoppers
Kentucky Corn, Soybeans: Insects to Be Looking For Aug 18, 2022
I had believed that major pest insect populations could increase after the rains that occurred during the last week of July and first weeks of August 2022; however, major pest […]
Nebraska Corn, Soybeans: Time to Scout Field Borders for Grasshoppers Jul 21, 2022
Populations of immature grasshoppers are being reported in areas bordering crop fields in several parts of Nebraska. If these grasshopper species are one of the four major species that are […]
Texas Blacklands Cotton: Grasshoppers, Aphids, Spider Mites Taking Advantage of Hot, Dry Conditions Jul 16, 2022
The condition of the cotton crop is continuing to deteriorate as we keep stringing days with triple digit highs together and little to no moisture across the region. There were […]
Pennsylvania Corn, Soybeans: Scout Fields for Pests Active in Hot, Dry Conditions Jul 15, 2022
While much of the state is experiencing sustained dry weather, it is a good time to consider a few invertebrate pest species (two insect species and one mite species) that […]
Kentucky Soybeans: Grasshoppers Could Be a Problem if Drought Persists Jul 13, 2022
It seems that some insect pests have taken advantage of the dry conditions maintained during the last month in western Kentucky. Since insects depend on certain thermal conditions to activate […]
Texas Plains Cotton: Lots of Fleahoppers, Plant Bugs Numbers Increasing Jul 10, 2022
General Status Crop progress continues under general drought conditions despite several popcorn or cotton showers that have been rummaging through the past week or more. These convective showers have been […]
Texas Blacklands Cotton: Fruit Shed and Nutrient Deficiencies; Pests Light, but Keep Eyes Open Jul 3, 2022
GENERAL We finally got a much-needed break from the triple digit temperatures, and some areas even received some rain although it was much less than what is needed. Area crops […]
Texas Plains Pest Management: Cotton Susceptible to Fleahoppers; Watch for Fall Armyworms Jun 25, 2022
General Status Hot and dry is the theme of the year so far. Early rains gave us quite a bit of hope, but they have not continued the way they […]
Alabama Cotton: Grasshoppers, Thrips Are Biggest Concerns May 17, 2022
Phone calls have started pick up over the past 7 to 10 days and grasshoppers and thrips tend to be the biggest insect issues we are hearing about.
Texas Blacklands: Widespread Rains Aid Crops May 2, 2022
GENERAL The area wide soaking we have been hoping for, finally arrived earlier this week. The recent rains will help wheat finish out the crop and keep the corn and […]
