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Soil insect pests of peanut
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)