Wheat Insect Pests

Please see the publications and insecticide recommendation tables linked on this page for current wheat pest management information from UNL Extension.

Other related information can be found in the Insect Almanac from the Department of Entomology at UNL.

Aphids on Wheat

Russian Wheat Aphid

Cereal Aphids, NebGuide 1284
*PDF version (1,011KB; 4 pages)

 

Insecticide Recommendations for Control of Aphids in Wheat

CropWatch May 1, 2009: Watch for Army Cutworms, Hessian Flies, Russian Wheat Aphids Scout winter wheat weekly for insect pests here.

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Armyworms

Insecticide Recommendations for Control of Armyworms in Wheat

armyworm identification

Army worm identification


Chinch Bugs on Wheat

chinch bug

More Chinch Bug Images from UNL Entomology

Insecticide Recommendations for Control of Chinch Bugs in Wheat

Chinch Bug Management, NebGuide 806
The life cycle and control of the chinch bug is discussed, with descriptions of possible management options.
*pdf version, (275 KB; 4 pages)

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