Soybean Pests and Disease management Eng-Green semilopper

Soybean is infested by a complex of semiloopers. Differing in colour, shape and size, the young larvae initially cut small holes on foliage and later on completely devour the plants.
In the event of heavy incidence, they also damage buds, flowers and young pods resulting in non-pod formation situation. Its infestation is found to be more in the areas with less rain coupled with high temperature and humidity and causes heavy yield losses.

Use recommended seed rate. Avoid higher plant population as it attracts the insect causing heavy infestation.
Use bird perches at 8- 10 locations in the field facilitating birds to feed on insect larvae.
Regular monitoring of the field and destruction of egg mass / caterpillar in early stage.
Spray of biological insecticides Bacillus thuringiensis/Beauveria basiana @ 400ml/acre at early stage.
Spray neemastra or brahmastra @ 4-5% (40-50ml/lit water) for the control of pests