Which soybean pests are the most dangerous during the growing season

The tobacco thrips are active on soybean crops in May-July, especially during droughts. The larvae suck the sap from the leaves, causing silvery streaks that eventually cover the entire leaf blade, writes The Ukrainian Farmer. The damage reduces photosynthesis and delays plant development. Economic injury level: 10-15 adults/plant. Meadow bugs and alfalfa bugs damage plants from June to August. They suck the sap from young organs, leading to deformation and growth inhibition. They are carriers of diseases. Economic injury level: 40-50 individuals/plant. Shield bugs feed on the sap of leaves, pods, and grains. Bright spots form at the puncture sites, and plants may wilt. They also carry bacterial infections. Economic injury level: 2 adults/plant. Owlet moths and their larvae are highly damaging to soybean crops. The most common in Ukraine are alfalfa, cotton, meadow, Icelandic, and gamma owlet moths. The nature of the damage they cause depends on the species composition of the ...