Soybean Gall Midge: Management Window Changing for Nebraska Growers
June 26, 2019
Soybean gall midge larvae found feeding within soybean plants in east central Nebraska mean foliar applications will likely no longer be effective. In northeast Nebraska, however, they may still be effective for a short time.
Soybean Gall Midge Emergence Update in Nebraska
June 21, 2019
Soybean gall midge numbers continue to increase at a number of monitoring sites in the state.
Soybean Gall Midge Emergence Continues in Nebraska
June 18, 2019
Emergence of soybean gall midge continues to increase in eastern Nebraska. Traps are being monitored daily and will be reported to allow growers to plan insecticide application for highest efficacy. (June 18, 2019)
Thistle Caterpillars In Soybean
June 12, 2019
The painted lady butterfly has been observed in eastern Nebraska for about a month and recently there have been reports of its immature stage, the thistle caterpillar, in soybeans.
Light Trap Data Available Online
June 8, 2021
UNL Extension Entomology is monitoring crop insect pests (primarily moths) using black light traps at university facilities at North Platte, Clay Center, Mead and Concord.
Avoiding Injury from Seed Corn Maggot
May 20, 2020
We have received several reports of injury from seed corn maggot that has reduced stands of Nebraska soybeans. Learn why they may have been more problematic this year.
Grower Input Sought at Dec. 20 Soybean Gall Midge Meeting
December 12, 2018
Growers who dealt with soybean gall midge infestations in 2018 and those interested in learning more about this emerging soybean pest are invited to attend a roundtable discussion Dec. 20. Grower input can help share research efforts being planned for 2019.
Soybean Gall Midge: Adult Stage Identified
November 7, 2018
The adult of the soybean gall midge, a new pest in north central US soybean production, has now been verified, allowing growers to add a new photo to their "Most Wanted" list for spring scouting.