​​​Speed Scouting for Soybean Aphid

August 2011 | 16 min., 44 sec.
by Erin W. Hodgson
Iowa State University
https://doi.org/10.1094/GROW-SOY-08-11-065

Summary

​This presentation reviews a sampling plan for making treatment decisions for soybean aphid called Speed Scouting. This scouting tool will save you time and protect yield during soybean aphid outbreaks. We will review how to use Speed Scouting and the advantages to the plan compared to whole plant counts. The presentation will provide some examples of possible treatment decisions and a new paperless way to sample.

About the Presenter

Erin W. Hodgson​ Erin W. Hodgson started working in the Department of Entomology at Iowa State University in May 2009. She is an Assistant Professor with extension responsibilities in corn and soybean. She received her PhD in entomology in 2005 from the University of Minnesota and has a background in integrated pest management. Erin’s research is focused on improving soybean production by using IPM tactics to reduce insecticide usage.​

Contact Information:
Email: ewh@iastate.edu

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