Insect pests of soybean and their management.

Abstract

The current chapter reviews the most significant insect pests of soyabean and gives an overview of integrated pest management (IPM) theory and the consequences that can occur with greater frequency when IPM is not practised. The main tactics used in IPM is briefly reviewed and their potential and limitations for soyabean production is discussed. This chapter also includes an update of the recent invasion of the soyabean aphid (Aphis glycines) to North America and Australia from its native range in Asia and discusses how multiple tactics are employed to limit this economically important pest of soyabean.