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Aphids in Virginia Small Grains: Life Cycles, Damage and Control
Four species of aphids attack small grains in Virginia - greenbug, corn leaf aphid, bird cherry-oat aphid, and English grain aphid.
Mar 20, 2019 444-018 (ENTO-584P)
Winter Grain Mite
The adult is relatively large compared to other spider mites and is the only mite of economic importance with the anal pore (a tan to orange spot best seen with microscope, but can be seen with a hand lens) on the upper surface of the abdomen.
May 12, 2020 444-037
Identifying Soybean Fields at Risk to Leaf-Feeding Insects
This publication explains the relationship between Leaf Area Index and soybean yield potential.
Nov 28, 2023 444-203 (ENTO-565P)
Field Guide to Stink Bugs
Field Guide to Stink Bugs of Agricultural Importance in the United States
May 12, 2020 444-356 (ENTO-68)
Second Edition Mid-Atlantic Guide to the Insect Pests and Beneficials of Corn, Soybean, and Small Grains Dec 19, 2023 444-360 (ENTO-575P)
Managing Stink Bugs in Cotton: Research in the Southeast Region Nov 13, 2018 444-390
2025 Pest Management Guide - Field Crops
The Virginia Pest Management Guide (PMG) series lists options for management of major pests: diseases, insects, nematodes, and weeds. These guides are produced by Virginia Cooperative Extension and each guide is revised annually. PMG recommendations are based on research conducted by the Research and Extension Division of Virginia Tech, in cooperation with other land-grant universities, the USDA, and the pest management industry.
Feb 3, 2025 456-016 (ENTO-602P)
Threecornered Alfalfa Hopper in Virginia Soybeans Nov 22, 2021 ENTO-460NP