Summer insect activity - Corn rootworms, click beetles, and bean leaf beetles
This article discusses some of the current insect activity in summer row crops in portions of Kansas. Each insect is discussed and is accompanied by photos.
Late-planted soybeans may be at risk for insect damage
Many late-planted soybeans are still in the R2-R5 stage of development, which means they are still susceptible to pod worm and/or adult bean leaf beetle feeding. Adult bean leaf beetles may feed on both new foliage and green pods, while pod worms feed on the beans within pods.