Insect Management

Insects can be a major cause of loss to wheat producers as a result of direct feeding or as vectors, or carriers, of disease. Insect infestations can range from local to statewide in scope.

See page links to the right for insect summaries and control recommendations located in The Insect Almanac from UNL Extension Entomology. See below for additional links to NebGuides and CropWatch articles.

Aphids

• Cereal Aphids *PDF version (1.0 MB, 4 pages)
  Identification and general discussion of the cereal aphid species most commonly found in Nebraska small grains, corn, sorghum and millet.
• Insecticides for Control of Aphids in Wheat

Hessian Fly

• Hessian Fly on Wheat *PDF version (908 KB, 4 pages)
  This NebGuide describes the lifecycle and management of the Hessian fly, including risk reduction with planting date, volunteer control and resistant varieties.
• Insecticides for Control of Hessian Fly in Wheat

Cinch Bug

• Cinch Bug Management *PDF version (276 KB, 4 pages)
  The life cycle and control of the chinch bug is discussed, with descriptions of possible management options.
• Insecticides for Control of Cinch Bug in Wheat

Cutworms

• Management of the Army Cutworm and Pale Western Cutworm *PDF version (1.31 MB, 4 pages)
  The life cycle of the army cutworm and pale western cutworm and recommendations for management are provided in this NebGuide.
• Insecticides for Control of Cutworms in Wheat

Grasshoppers

• A Guide to Grasshopper Control in Cropland *PDF version (728 KB, 4 pages)
  Grasshoppers primarily damage wheat, alfalfa, soybeans and corn but can feed and seriously damage almost any crop, tree, shrub and/or home garden during years of high population. This guide provides information on the life cycle of the grasshopper and cropland damage control measures.
• Insecticides for Control of Grasshoppers in Wheat
• Defending New Winter Wheat and Alfalfa Fields from Grasshoppers, CropWatch 8/10/10