1. Scouting and Management Challenges for Soil Insect Pests of Peanut Ayanava Majumdar Extension Entomologist, ACES Gulf Coast Research and Extension Center 8300 State Hwy 104, Fairhope, AL 36532 Email: [email_address] Cell phone: 251-331-8416 Fax: 251-990-8912
2. What attract insects to peanut pods? Insect types: Foliar insects Soil-air interface Exclusively soil dwelling CO 2 HEAT EXUDATES
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13. Other sporadic insect pests White grubs ( Phyllophaga spp.) May/June Beetles 1-4 year life cycle Problem after sod Bahiagrass borer ( Derobrachus brevicollis) Large head of larva Problem after bahiagrass
Alabama peanut production acres in 2008 = 191,000 acres; average state production = 3,300 lbs; total production = 630,000 lbs; value of crop = $73 million (2007 prices)