2018
Evaluation of Insecticides and Repellents for Suppression of Feeding Injury by Deer in South Carolina Soybeans
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Contributor/Checkoff:
South Carolina Soybean Board
Category:
Sustainable Production
Keywords:
Field management Nutrient managementSoil healthTillageYield trials
Parent Project:
This is the first year of this project.
Lead Principal Investigator:
Jeremy Greene, Clemson University
Co-Principal Investigators:
Project Code:
Contributing Organization (Checkoff):
South Carolina Soybean Board
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Institution Funded:
Clemson University
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Brief Project Summary:

This project focuses on identifying effective deer repellents for prevention and/or reduction of damage to South Carolina’s soybean crop. Results indicate that at-plant applications of aldicarb reduced feeding injury from deer. Growers battling deer feeding damage in areas with early season insect or nematode issues will likely benefit from incorporating at-plant treatments of aldicarb into their pest management program. Additionally, foliar applications of soap-based repellents, such as Hinder and concentrated insecticidal soap, appear to further suppress deer feeding injury. Future studies will evaluate the timing and frequency of repellent applications in soybeans required to provide protection from feeding injury from deer.

Key Benefactors:
farmers, agronomists, extension agents

Information And Results
Final Project Results

The United Soybean Research Retention policy will display final reports with the project once completed but working files will be purged after three years. And financial information after seven years. All pertinent information is in the final report or if you want more information, please contact the project lead at your state soybean organization or principal investigator listed on the project.