Our fourth slug report covers monitoring from June 2nd to June 8th. During this time, we had 18 counties monitoring a total of 143 shingle traps. Because of the rain and cold temperatures, many fields have not been planted, and our slug numbers are low compared to last year. Our highest slug average over the past week was 5.8, which was an outlier from the statewide average of 0.8 slugs per trap. We will continue to update slug numbers as the season continues, so stay tuned for slug updates over the next few weeks! Slug shingle monitoring in Ohio is funded by the United Soybean Board.
Slugs in Ohio
Week 4
June 2nd – June 8th, 2025