Meet the pests: Entomologist gives overview of alfalfa pests

Janelle Atyeo
Mar 18, 2021
Mar 18, 2021

Pea aphid — The pea aphid is a relatively large aphid, measuring up to a quarter-inch long. They can transmit alfalfa mosaic virus.
Submitted photo by Adam Varenhorst

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Before long, alfalfa fields will be greening up and keeping a healthy stand depends in part on keeping pests in control.

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Janelle is editor of the Tri-State Neighbor, covering South Dakota, southwestern Minnesota, northwestern Iowa and northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at jatyeo@tristateneighbor.com or follow on Twitter @JLNeighbor.