It is the 13th of July, and I have gotten several reports over the last two weeks about beet armyworm (BAW) infestations in peanut fields in Georgia. Most of the reports have come from the southwest part of the state, but I highly recommend that all growers scout their fields for BAW and other insect pests. Beet armyworm infestations in peanut in 2024 were widespread, and there was severe defoliation in some fields that were not being scouted on a regular basis. Growers should remember that BAW populations over the last three years have shown resistance to the insecticide active ingredient chlorantraniliprole. This AI is found in a number of popular insecticide products currently on the market. If you have any questions about which insecticide to use for BAW management in peanut, please call your local UGA county Extension agent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
While scouting for foliage feeding caterpillars, be sure to continue to look for lesser cornstalk borer (LCB). This pest can be difficult to find, and it will cause yield loss if infestations exceed threshold. Products containing chlorantraniliprole remain the go-to option for LCB management along with the insect growth regulator novaluron. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a final note, there were also a couple calls late last week about potato leafhopper (PLH) and hopper burn. There is no validated threshold for this insect in peanut, and while it can probably cause yield loss, I do not think it generally warrants an insecticide application. Though PLH is not difficult to kill, using broad spectrum insecticides (like pyrethroids) will destroy beneficial insects and can result in the outbreak of secondary pests like mites. This is especially true in non-irrigated fields. There are no definitive answers to guide the decision to treat PLH, but talking the situation over with your local UGA county Extension agent can help. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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