Bean Binoculars Incident

Slug damage was observed in emerging soybeans is patches throughout the field. Damage can be found on stems, cotyledons, and leaves. The field was planted with no tillage and contains heavy cover crop residue. 

If you suspect slug damage, try scouting in the early morning. Shingle traps may be useful to count slugs present. Farmers should avoid planting early in high residue, no-till situations in fields that have a known slug problem. For fields with a history of slugs, slug bait may help reduce damage. Learn more in this article from Virginia Cooperative Extension.