News tagged with soybean aphid

Researchers find that rare lady beetles prefer traditional diet

(PhysOrg.com) -- Experts from South Dakota State University and the nearby North Central Agricultural Research Laboratory watched helplessly as a colony of rare, captive lady beetles was lost in 2008, then ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Mar 19, 2010 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (5) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Organic pesticides not always 'greener' choice, study finds

Consumers shouldn't assume that, because a product is organic, it's also environmentally friendly.

Biology / Ecology

created Jun 22, 2010 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Researchers study insecticide-free method for control of soybean aphids

(PhysOrg.com) -- Two Iowa State University researchers are examining a new method of controlling soybean aphids without the use of chemical pesticides. Bryony Bonning, professor of entomology, and Allen Miller, professor of pl ...

Biology / Ecology

created Sep 15, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Scientists hope tiny insect can help save soybeans

(AP) -- An insect no bigger than a comma is being studied as a natural predator that farmers could use instead of chemicals to protect the nation's soybean crop from aphids.

Biology / Ecology

created Jul 09, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Increasing predator-friendly land can help farmers reduce costs

Having natural habitat in farming areas that supports ladybugs could help increase their abundance in crops where they control pests and help farmers reduce their costs, says a Michigan State University study.

Biology / Ecology

created May 11, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Soybean aphids starting to increase

The increase in soybean aphid numbers means producers should step up scouting efforts, but they also should take caution to avoid unnecessary spraying.

Biology / Ecology

created Aug 04, 2011 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0