Insect Management in Soybean Fields

The video emphasizes the importance of late-season insect scouting in soybeans, focusing on pests like soybean aphids and defoliators. It discusses the impact of defoliation and disease on yield loss and the need to consider economic thresholds when deciding on treatments. The video advises regular field scouting and highlights the benefits of seed treatments and respray programs. It concludes with recommendations for protecting soybean yield, especially as prices rise.

Why is late-season insect scouting in soybeans crucial?

• To ensure the plants are growing taller

• To identify and manage pest infestations

• To improve soil quality

• To increase the number of leaves

What is the primary pest mentioned that affects soybean fields?

• Soybean aphid

• Wheat weevil

• Rice bug

• Corn borer

What is a significant risk associated with defoliation by insects?

• Increased plant height

• Improved soil nutrients

• Enhanced leaf color

• Transmission of diseases

What is a common practice when applying insecticides to manage defoliation?

• Spraying during the night

• Using a mix of fungicide and insecticide

• Applying only water

• Using only organic fertilizers

What should be considered when determining the economic threshold for treating insect infestations?

• Defoliation, disease, and treatment cost

• The number of sunny days

• The color of the leaves

• The height of the plants

What factor can lower the economic threshold for treating soybean aphids?

• Higher soybean prices

• Lower plant height

• More sunny days

• Increased rainfall

Why is it important to scout fields for various insects?

• To count the number of flowers

• To identify the presence of multiple pests

• To measure the soil temperature

• To check the water level

What should farmers do before deciding to apply insecticides?

• Count the number of leaves

• Measure the plant's height

• Scout the fields for pest presence

• Check the weather forecast

How can seed treatments benefit soybean fields?

• By increasing the plant's height

• By changing the leaf color

• By suppressing certain insect species

• By reducing the number of flowers

What is a potential benefit of using seed treatments with a neonicotinoid?

• Increased leaf size

• Suppression of certain insect species

• Higher soil moisture

• Faster plant growth