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An Economic Evaluation Of Soybean Stink Bug Control Alternatives For The Southeastern United States

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  • Chyen, David
  • Wetzstein, Michael E.
  • McPherson, Robert M.
  • Givan, William D.

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Methyl parathion or Penncap M (an encapsulated methyl parathion) are used extensively throughout the United States for controlling stink bug pests in soybeans, Glycine Max (L.) Merrill. However, this insecticide is highly toxic to mammals, birds, and non-target arthropods, and thus is less environmentally sound than other insecticides. For environmental and human health considerations, investigating alternative insecticides for control is desired. For this investigation, research based on field experimental data from Florida, Georgia, and Louisiana during the 1988 and 1989 growing seasons were employed. Results indicate that alternative, currently available, and less toxic insecticides may reduce producer costs, increase yield, and improve soybean quality. These alternative insecticides include Scout (tralomethrin), Karate (lambda-cyhalothrin), Orthene (acephate), and Baythroid (cyfluthrin). In terms of improved profits these alternative insecticides may dominate methyl parathion or encapsulated methyl parathion.

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  • Chyen, David & Wetzstein, Michael E. & McPherson, Robert M. & Givan, William D., 1992. "An Economic Evaluation Of Soybean Stink Bug Control Alternatives For The Southeastern United States," Southern Journal of Agricultural Economics, Southern Agricultural Economics Association, vol. 24(02), December.
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