Insects, mites and worms

Pod-sucking bugs

Bugs that suck the seeds inside soybean pods, leaving them shrivelled.

Attacks

When it comes

CropStageCheck
SoybeanGrain fillScout every 2–3 days

What to look for

Soybean, grain fill

Every 2–3 days, walk the field early in the morning when the bugs are awake. Flat green or grey shield-shaped bugs on the pods = pod-sucking bugs. Even a few of them ruin grain. If you see them, treat right away.

Also watch for

General advice from crop guides for Ghana. Before you spray, ask your agro-input dealer for a product registered for this pest, read the label, and wear gloves. For a serious attack, call your district agriculture office or an agronomist.

Catch it early

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