Evaluation of Insecticides for Control of Soybean Looper on Soybean, 1993
Abstract This field test was conducted in conventionally planted and tilled soybeans at the E. V. Smith Plant Breeding Unit of Auburn University at Tallassee, AL. Eleven treatments including an untreated control were replicated 4 times in a RCBD. Each plot was 6 rows wide (30 inch row spacing) and 40 ft long. Replicates were separated by a 15 ft alley. Treatments were applied in water on 13 Aug using a boom sprayer with one 80003 flat fan nozzle per row operating at 32 psi and delivering 8.0 gal/acre. Insect populations were monitored with 2 beat sheet samples per plot. One beat sheet sample was done when 36 inches of the 2 adjacent rows were sampled by beating the plants vigorously over the beat sheet. Insects were identified and recorded in situ. Samples were taken 18 h before treatment and at 3, 7 and 10 DAT.