There are many management efforts you can take before your soybean seed goes into the ground. Some of these actions are simply insurance and some of them, like your choice of row-spacing and planting date, are the best insect management … Continue reading
With the unprecedented 2011 lesser cornstalk borer pressure in eastern North Carolina (see previous posts here, here, here and here), the demand for information has been high. Check the previous posts for a description of the pest. Unfortunately there are … Continue reading
In my experience, only 1977 comes close to the amount of lesser corn stalk borer (LCB) damage suffered by North Carolina soybean producers during the current 2011 growing season. Calls keep pouring in to Dominic, myself, Jim Dunphy and even … Continue reading
With lesser cornstalk borer is widespread across the eastern part of the state, many have been left scratching our heads as to why this outbreak has occurred. Although we know relatively little about the biology of this insect compared to … Continue reading
We’ve seen the symptoms of this pest for nearly a month now (see blog post on 11 July). However, the hot and dry conditions, as of late, have favored its development, especially in the Coastal Plain. Both Jim Dunphy, NC … Continue reading
For the second year in a row, lesser cornstalk borer has been found on soybean in Beaufort County. This year’s finding comes from Gaylon Ambrose, Beaufort County Cooperative Extension Director. This insect prefers corn, but can be a serious pest … Continue reading