–by Dr. J.P. Michaud, Hays, KS
Despite a slow start in 2015, the sugarcane aphid is now spreading fast. The aphid has been causing serious problems in Georgia where some farmers have been seeking insecticide alternatives after two applications of Transform, the allowable limit. This week, economically significant infestations were found as far north as Noble, Kay and Grant Counties, OK, right on the Kansas state line. With some southerly wind, we will soon get winged aphids landing in Kansas sorghum.
