An Old Trick for a New Pest: Well-Timed Hilling Stymies Soybean Gall Midge

An Old Trick for a New Pest: Well-Timed Hilling Stymies Soybean Gall Midge

This post An Old Trick for a New Pest: Well-Timed Hilling Stymies Soybean Gall Midge appeared first on Entomology Today - Brought to you by the Entomological Society of America. Soybean gall midge (Resseliella maxima) is an emerging pest in Midwest soybean fields. In a recent study, researchers at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln show that hilling, or mounding soil at the base of the plant, during early growth stages can significantly reduce i…