This two-part presentation will help consultants, growers, and other practitioners in the north central region of the United States. Part 1 provides a brief review of the biology and life cycle of the bean leaf beetle. It also covers the damage potential of the bean leaf beetle and Bean pod mottle virus. Part 2 focuses on the proper sampling of the bean leaf beetle, common IPM tactics, and proper use of economic thresholds to minimize yield losses in soybean. After viewing these two webcasts, practitioners should be able to correctly identify and estimate field densities of bean leaf beetle. In addition, they should understand the potential economic importance of this insect and be able to make profitable management decisions.
