Insects, mites and worms

Leafhoppers

Small wedge-shaped insects that hop sideways and suck sap. Some spread virus.

Attacks

When it comes

CropStageCheck
SoybeanVegetative growthScout twice weekly

What to look for

Soybean, vegetative growth

Twice a week, turn over leaves and check underneath. Yellow then brown leaf tips = leafhoppers. Bronze/silver leaves with fine webbing = spider mites (worse in dry weather). Tiny green bugs in groups = aphids. Treat heavy infestations.

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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