Bryan Jensen, Dept. of Entomology and IPM Program So far this summer, soybean insects have been relatively quiet. However, there have some reports of soybean aphids increasing. That may not be too surprising based on …
Insects & Mites
Corn Rootworm Beetle Scouting
Bryan Jensen, Department of Entomology and IPM Program We are soon to be in that time period where female corn rootworm beetles will be laying the majority of their eggs. Scouting for adults during this …
Wisconsin Pest Bulletin, Issue No. 13, July 26
Krista Hamilton, Entomologist, Bureau of Plant Industry/Division of Agricultural Resource Management, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Volume 63 Issue No. 13 of the Wisconsin Pest Bulletin is now available at: https://datcpservices.wisconsin.gov/pb/pdf/07-26-18.pdf I N S …
Wisconsin Pest Bulletin, Issue No. 12, July 19
Krista Hamilton, Entomologist, Bureau of Plant Industry/Division of Agricultural Resource Management, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Volume 63 Issue No. 12 of the Wisconsin Pest Bulletin is now available at: https://datcpservices.wisconsin.gov/pb/pdf/07-19-18.pdf I N S …
True Armyworms Continued
Bryan Jensen, UW Extension, UW-Madison Integrated Pest Management Program Just the name “armyworms” conjures up images of defoliated corn fields. Well, this summer they are living up to their names in isolated fields. To be sure, …
Wisconsin Pest Bulletin, Issue No. 11, July 12
Krista Hamilton, Entomologist, Bureau of Plant Industry/Division of Agricultural Resource Management, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Volume 63 Issue No. 11 of the Wisconsin Pest Bulletin is now available at: https://datcpservices.wisconsin.gov/pb/pdf/07-12-18.pdf I N S …
Two-spotted Spider Mites
Bryan Jensen, UW Extension, UW-Madison Integrated Pest Management Program Some may think this article should fall in the category of “sleeping with the light on” but I am not so sure. We’ve had some relatively hot …
True Armyworms
Bryan Jensen, UW Extension, UW-Madison Integrated Pest Management Program No worries just yet. More of a feeling than anything else. Based on a few calls and emails, be on the lookout for armyworms. The summer generation …
Gear Up: Western Bean Cutworm
Bryan Jensen, UW Extension, UW-Madison Integrated Pest Management Program It is that time of the year to start thinking, if not scouting for Western bean cutworm. Degree days suggest the moth flight is underway, although not …
It’s Time to Check for Corn Rootworm Damage
Bryan Jensen, UW Extension, UW-Madison Integrated Pest Management Program The next 2-3 weeks will be a good time to start spot-check continuous corn fields for corn rootworm feeding injury. Peak damage will usually occur by late …