–by Dr. Jeff Whitworth — Field Crops
Beneficial’s continue to be very active throughout all crop fields in the eastern half of Kansas (please see fig 4–pink spotted lady beetle depositing eggs, 15 July). Thus, the practice of just adding an insecticide into any tank mix with fungicides and /or herbicides “just in case” is NOT recommended. Please ensure any targeted pest meets, or is close to, a treatment threshold before utilizing an insecticide application.
Figure 4. Pink Spotted Lady Beetle depositing eggs (pic by Kaysie Morris)