A week of firsts (pest sightings)‪!‬ Soybean Pest Podcast

Erin and Matt recap a week that saw several firsts for 2022.


Soybean aphids were first sighted, so too were thistle caterpillars, and Japanese beetles.  We are obligated to encourage you to scout for these pests, as the season goes on. Thier first appearance is not a cause for alarm, just a reminder that these potential pests may cause trouble later in the season.


If you value updates about pests, consider signing up for pest-alerts:

https://pestalerts.extension.iastate.edu/


After summarizing 5 different pests (soybean aphids, Japanese beetles, Thistle caterpillars, gall midge, Armyworms), Matt introduces 2022's first Fun Insect Trivia question.


For more about the topic of the F.I.T., visit these websites:

https://www.weareiowa.com/article/tech/science/environment/iowa-invasiv…

https://www.inhf.org/blog/blog/5-of-iowas-most-invasive-species-and-how…