Keep eyes on the field' to protect the bottom line

摘要

In the South, consultants keep a sharp lookout for economic thresholds of insect pests and take action when necessary to keep them under control.Soybean insects are monitored closely throughout the season in the South to spot populations that have the potential to aversely affect yields. Stink bugs, bean leaf beetles and the worm complex typically are the likely suspects. Damaging thresholds trigger insecticide applications to protect yield and, ultimately, the farmer's bottom line.