
As shown by the degree-day accumulations below, Japanese beetle adults are emerging throughout the state and the first few traces of feeding can be found in soybeans and corn.

As shown by the degree-day accumulations below, Japanese beetle adults are emerging throughout the state and the first few traces of feeding can be found in soybeans and corn.

As many have asked, or made note, insect pest numbers seem lower this season. No surprise that the moisture and temperature extremes have had an impact, especially those insects depending on the soil to complete at least a portion of their life cycle.
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