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This study investigates the presence of Big Eyed Bugs (Geocoris sp.) in alfalfa fields subjected to both treated and untreated conditions for alfalfa weevil control. Data were collected by averaging the number of specimens captured through sweep net samples (20 sweeps in a 180° arc) and suction samples (50 contact points with the soil) to evaluate the efficacy of pest management strategies on beneficial insect populations.
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Figure 2. Big eyed bug (Geocoris sp.) in fields treated and untreated for alfalfa weevil. These data represent a combination of both adults and nymphs where the average number of specimens obtained per sweep net sample (20 sweeps in a 180 ⁰ arc) combined with the average number of specimens obtained per dvac sample (50 suction contact points with the soil).