Soybean Aphid

Aphis glycines

Below are links to articles and a video about this infestation. The last two links are fact sheets about common buckthorn, an alternative host for the aphids.

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Figure 1. Soybean Aphids on Soybean Leaf in Kendall County (Photo courtesy of Gary Bretthauer, Kendall County Extension Unit)

• Soybean Aphid Suction Trap Network (weekly report starting in May 2003)
• Soybean Aphid (2002) NSRL Fact Sheet #4
• Soybean Aphid, Aphis glycines Matsumura (Regional Pest Alert)
• In February 2004, five entomologists from four Midwestern states (Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin) presented the Soybean Aphid Workshop to more than 60 locations in four states. The powerpoint presentations from that program are available to be downloaded and viewed.
• Soybean Aphids Found in Midwest (Video: Aug. 22, 2000)
• European (Common) Buckthorn, Rhamnus cathartica (Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources)
• Common Buckthorn, Rhamnus cathartica (Plant Conservation Alliance)