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Evaluating The Ecological Relationships Among Beauveria Bassiana, Kudzu Bug And Kudzu, Kassie L. Hollabaugh

Masters Theses

When kudzu bug, Megacopta cribraria, was identified in the United States in 2009 as an invasive species, populations began to establish, increase, and spread throughout the southeastern region at intense rates. Kudzu bug invades urban structures, causing unpleasant scenes for homeowners, and reduces crop yield, such as soybean. Kudzu bug caused about $2.8 million in soybean yield loss and treatment in Tennessee in 2020. Although initial spread was rapid throughout the southeastern U.S., spatial modeling has shown populations of kudzu bug are declining and reducing risk of crop damage to growers. These local and regional declines in populations appear …

Defining Bee Pollinator Community Composition In Tennessee Soybean, Andrew L. Lawson

Masters Theses

Two planting dates of various soybean varieties were planted in Jackson and Knoxville, TN during 2018 and 2019 with the overall intent of surveying the diversity bee (Hymenoptera) genera in these agroecosystems and also to assess the potential for using late maturing soybean as a food resource for bees during the dearth of floral resources that often occurs during the fall. We also investigated how manipulating planting dates and soybean variety selection affected the occurrence of insect pests that occurred in the soybean.

Both active (netting) and passive (bee bowls and blue-vane traps) sampling were used to collect the bees, …

Influence Of Traditional And Dual-Use Cropping On Arthropods And Slugs In Soybean In Tennessee, Matthew L. Longmire

Masters Theses

Soybean is the number one agricultural crop in Tennessee for both number of hectares planted and economic value. Soybean, used in various products, is marketed globally. In recent years, Tennessee soybean growers have shown an increased interest in the use of cover crops with soybean. A cover crop is planted before the cash crop and can minimize some weeds, diseases, insects, and other pests. Traditionally, cover crops are terminated in the spring before cash crop planting. Traditional methods of cover cropping provide many benefits but can also produce some undesired results. Dual-use cover cropping is a newer method of cover …

W202 Thrips, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service

Field & Commercial Crops

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W201 Threecornered Alfalfa Hopper, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service

Field & Commercial Crops

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W200 Stink Bugs, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service

Field & Commercial Crops

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W198 Green Cloverworm, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service

Field & Commercial Crops

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W197 Dectes Stem Borer, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service

Field & Commercial Crops

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Pb1768 2010 Insect Control Recommendations For Field Crops –, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service

Field & Commercial Crops

An Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program integrates control tactics including cultural practices, variety selection, biological control and insecticides to manage insect pest populations so that economic damage and harmful environmental side effects are minimized. Insecticides should only be used on an as-needed basis; therefore, insect scouting must be conducted regularly throughout the season to determine if an insecticide application is warranted.