Managing Japanese Beetles in Wisconsin Corn and Soybean Fields
Japanese beetles (Popillia japonica) are an invasive beetle that feed on the leaves and flowers of crops, including corn and soybeans.
Japanese beetles (Popillia japonica) are an invasive beetle that feed on the leaves and flowers of crops, including corn and soybeans.
True armyworm (Mythimna unipuncta) is a pest of corn and small grains known for migrating in large groups when its preferred food source is depleted. Pastures and grassy hay fields are also at risk of damage.
Alfalfa is a valuable forage crop in Wisconsin that supports dairy and livestock production. Alfalfa can be threatened by the alfalfa weevil (Hypera postica), an early-season pest that feeds on alfalfa leaves and may severely damage first-crop and second-crop alfalfa fields.