AsaaseYaaPod borer
A caterpillar that eats soybean flowers and bores into the pods.
When it comes
What to look for
Every 3 days, check the flowers. Small holes in flowers or tiny worms inside = pod borer (treat fast — they ruin the pods later). Tiny insects causing flowers to drop = thrips.
Every 2–3 days, walk the field early in the morning when the bugs are awake. Flat green or grey shield-shaped bugs on the pods = pod-sucking bugs. Even a few of them ruin grain. If you see them, treat right away.
Also watch for
General advice from crop guides for Ghana. Before you spray, ask your agro-input dealer for a product registered for this pest, read the label, and wear gloves. For a serious attack, call your district agriculture office or an agronomist.
Catch it early
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