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West Tennessee | Jap Beetles usually scare a producer to death when they see them all over their bean plants eating holes and mating usually on top of the upper leaves. However, it takes a considerable amount of foliage damage to justify damage. Usually a healthy soybean plant can stand up to 30% foliage loss before yield loss begins to occur. Others things like; overall plant health, other insect levels, yield potential, and soybean price should be considered before making an decision on an insecticide application. I too have never seen an infestation of Jap beetles in Tennessee that would justify treatment but I'm not saying it can't happen. They can be thick in spots but I doubt the entire field would be over theshold.
I am from TN as well and would be happy to help you find an aerial applicator or long boom high clearance sprayer. | |
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Jap. Beetles eating my Beans.....
