Source: NCSU COOPERATIVE EXTENSION, 5/24/22

A few reports are trickling in of kudzu bugs in soybeans as they usually do this time of year. One grower reported levels above threshold near a ditch bank in Beaufort County (likely with kudzu growing on it). Johnston County agent, Tim Britton (who constantly has boots on the ground), sent me this photo today (May 25th). Kudzu bugs have been on the rise ever since their spectacular crash 7 or 8 years ago. I urge folks to start scouting soybeans now.

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