Source summary
What this podcast covered
Rice Water Weevil Concerns
Rice water weevils are becoming a significant issue in Arkansas, particularly in fields that have not been treated with effective insecticides. Farmers are advised to consider pre-flood applications of insecticides like Lambda in historically high-pressure areas to mitigate damage.
Billbug Activity
Billbug pressure is peaking, with reports of dead tillers indicating damage. The discussion suggests that scouting is essential to gauge the level of infestation and make informed management decisions.
Soybean Stink Bug Management
Stink bugs are increasingly found in soybeans, especially in the upper ends of fields with uneven maturity. Farmers need to scout these areas closely and manage populations based on thresholds to protect yields.
Cotton Thrips Pressure
Cotton crops are experiencing high levels of thrips pressure, with untreated checks suffering significant damage. Monitoring and timely insecticide applications are crucial to protect cotton yields.
Key takeaways
5 things worth knowing
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Rice water weevil activity is increasing, particularly in fields not treated with effective insecticides.
- 02
Billbug pressure is peaking, with dead tillers indicating damage; scouting is essential.
- 03
Stink bugs are found in soybeans, especially in the upper ends of uneven fields, requiring targeted management.
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Cotton is experiencing high thrips pressure, with seed treatments showing variable effectiveness; monitoring is crucial.
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Timely insecticide applications based on scouting data can help maximize crop yields and returns.
Source figures at a glance
At a glance
What the podcast covered, in 4 signals
Insects
Rising pressure
Rice water weevils
Increased activity noted in untreated fields.
Insects
Billbug damage
Rice billbugs
Scouting reveals dead tillers indicating infestation.
Insects
Stink bugs
Soybeans
Spotty populations in unevenly maturing fields.
Insects
Thrips
Cotton
High pressure affecting untreated checks.
Questions & answers
Quick answers
What should I do if I see rice water weevils in my fields?
Consider applying a pre-flood insecticide if you're in a historically high-pressure area, especially if Cruiser and Nipsit have been used.
How can I manage billbug infestations in rice?
Scouting is essential to determine the level of billbug activity, as effective foliar treatments have been limited.
What are the signs of stink bug damage in soybeans?
Look for uneven maturity in fields and scout the upper ends where stink bugs tend to concentrate.
What insect pressures should I be aware of in cotton this season?
High thrips pressure is reported, and untreated cotton is suffering; monitoring and timely treatments are necessary.