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Crop Disease and Insect Scouting Checklist

Protect your yields with our Crop Disease and Insect Scouting Checklist! Early detection is key to preventing devastating losses. This essential checklist guides you through a thorough scouting process, helping identify potential threats before they impact your crops. Download now and safeguard your farm's success.

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Field Observation - General

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Initial assessment of the field's overall health and potential issues.

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GPS Coordinates (Optional)

Overall Field Condition

Air Temperature (°C)

Soil Moisture (Visual Estimate - 1-5 scale, 1=Dry, 5=Saturated)

General Comments/Initial Impressions

Crop Stand & Vigor

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Evaluating plant density, growth rate, and overall health of the crop.

Plant Density (plants/acre)

Uniformity of Emergence

Average Plant Height (inches)

Overall Crop Vigor

Detailed Observations on Crop Stand and Vigor

Leaf/Stem Symptoms

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Detailed inspection for signs of disease or insect damage on leaves and stems (spots, lesions, discoloration, insect presence).

Leaf Spot Type

Stem Lesion Presence

Number of Lesions per Leaf (Representative Sample)

Detailed Description of Symptoms

Photo of Leaf/Stem Symptoms

Discoloration Observed

Root Inspection (Representative Samples)

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Examination of root systems for signs of soilborne diseases, nematodes, or root damage. - *Only inspect a limited number of plants*.

Number of Plants Inspected

Root Health Assessment

Detailed Root Description

Potential Root Diseases/Pests (Check all that apply)

If 'Other' specified above, describe:

Insect Identification & Counts

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Identification of insect species present, estimating population levels, and assessing potential damage.

Insect Species 1

Count of Insect Species 1 (per plant/sq ft)

Insect Species 2

Count of Insect Species 2 (per plant/sq ft)

Additional Notes on Insect Activity

Insect Photo (Optional)

Weed Identification & Density

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Identification of weed species present and assessment of their density and impact on the crop.

Dominant Weed Species Present

Estimated Weed Density (plants/sq meter)

Description of Weed Distribution (e.g., patchy, uniform)

Weed Size/Growth Stage (Approximate)

Photo Evidence of Weed Infestation (Optional)

Environmental Conditions

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Record temperature, humidity, rainfall, and other relevant environmental factors that may influence disease or pest development.

Scouting Date

Time of Scouting

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Air Temperature (°C/°F)

Soil Temperature (°C/°F)

Relative Humidity (%)

Weather Conditions

Wind Speed (km/h or mph)

Action Taken / Recommendations

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Document any immediate actions taken (e.g., spot treatment) and recommendations for further management.

Immediate Action Taken?

Details of Spot Treatment (if applicable)

Application Rate (if applicable)

Date of Action Taken

Specific Recommendations for Future Management

Recommended Follow-Up Actions

Next Scouting Date

Follow-Up Date

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Schedule a date to return and re-evaluate the field conditions.

Next Scouting Date

Preferred Scouting Time (Optional)

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Days Until Next Scouting (Estimate)

Scouting Priority Level

Notes for Follow-Up (Optional)

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