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Soybean looper populations are increasing. Stink bugs are also on the rise. Insecticide treatments will be needed in some fields. Continue to scout soybeans for late season pests.

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Know the difference between what worms are in your soybeans. Soybean loopers have 2 pair of abdominal prolegs, Green cloverworms have 3 and velvetbean caterpillars have 4.

Soybean looper
Soybean looper
Green cloverworm
Green cloverworm
Velvetbean caterpillar
Velvetbean caterpillar

 

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