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Insects of Soybeans

Relatively few insects have been reported to cause significant problems on soybeans in New York. Soybean stands can be reduced by seed corn maggot and yields can be reduced by infestations of soybean aphid and two-spotted spider mites.

soybean leaves covered with green aphids

two small spider-like animals on a green leaf

Related Resources

What's on Your Seed? Seed treatment component chart compiled by the University of Wisconsin
Reducing risks of insecticides to pollinators and increasing understanding between farmers and beekeepers (from the University of Minnesota)
NYS IPM videos on YouTube