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Aphid populations down, but more resistance occurring in Minnesota
Jul 31, 2017, 15:43 PM
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An Integrated Pest Management Specialist says while soybean aphid populations in Minnesota are down, more insecticide resistance is occurring.
Bruce Potter with the University of Minnesota tells Brownfield aphid numbers seem to be lower for this time of year, presumably because of late planting and consistent moisture.
But that’s not the case everywhere.
“Little drier conditions, kind of a little on the edge of drought, and early planting (are conducive to aphids).
