For many reasons, slug pressure has ramped up in crop fields in recent years. In Episode 185 of the Agronomy and Farm Management Podcast, Dr. Kelly Tilmon jumps on to discuss which factors have contributed to increased slug pressure. From scouting and risk factors to cultural, biological, and chemical tools, we break down what we know and how to make informed decisions when slugs start putting your stand at risk. Give it a listen at: podcast.osu.edu/agronomy/.
Slug monitoring traps are going out this week across the state so stay tuned for weekly updates on slug pressure through the early part of the growing season. For more slug resources, visit: aginsects.osu.edu/.