Soybean aphids have been detected for the first time this year in northeast Kansas. Soybean aphids have migrated into the state every year since 2002 but only reached a treatable threshold for two or three of those years. Soybean growers should monitor their fields for these aphids. Learn more in this article.
Now that spring is here, it's a good time to review the various species of aphids that can cause problems in Kansas alfalfa fields. Identifying the aphids and signs of damage and knowing their treatment thresholds is important for making proper management decisions.