OKLAHOMA ALFALFA PRODUCTION CALENDAR  

Blister Beetle 

Striped blister beetle or black blister beetle adults may migrate into fields in large numbers "swarms" and feed on foliage and blooms. To reduce chances of beetles (cantharidin) in hay, scout fields before harvest; spray with short residual insecticide if swarms occur. Do not crimp hay as cut. 

Short Production Tips for August 

Information Capsules 

Short OSU Extension Publications 
Blister Beetles and Alfalfa F-2072 

OSU Extension Circulars 

  Blister Beetle Photographs  

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