Field Corn Insect Pests | NC State Extension - North Carolina State ...
WEBCorn is an important crop in North Carolina covering over 900,000 acres and providing over 120 million bushels of corn for the livestock industry in the state. Average corn yield in North Carolina is 144 bushels per acre but on the more productive soils corn yields of 250 bushels per acre or more are common.The NC State Extension Corn Program ...
Corn Insect Pests - CropWatch
WEBThis NebGuide discusses how to identify mature and immature insects that infest and damage ears of corn. Insecticide Recommendations for Corn Rootworms. Left to Right: western, northern, and southern corn rootworm beetles.
Corn Insect Control Recommendations - Purdue University
WEBSouthwestern corn borer: First generation - at or just before 35% of the plants show fresh whorl feeding and live larvae are present. Second generation - controls are less effective and generally not economical for field corn. Corn Borer: European and Southwestern: deltamethrin* Delta Gold, generics: 21: 3
Billbug | NC State Extension - North Carolina State University
WEBThe corn farmer should avoid planting fields with problems that may seriously limit crop growth and health since this allows pests to express their full influence. Likewise, corn should not be planted in fields where billbugs are at very high levels.
WEBfield corn. Pesticide names and rates are current as of the date at the top of the page. Table 1 shows the timing of common insect pests in the crop, from early to late season. Table 2 is a checklist of damage symptoms from these insects to aid in field scouting.
Integrated Pest Management for Corn Insects | Crop Science US
WEBDec 18, 2018 · IPM for insects includes planting corn hybrids with traits that confer resistance to insects and other pests, using seed treatments, scouting and identifying insect pests, making timely insecticide applications when needed, and using cultural practices to diminish the threat from insects.
Stink Bug Scouting Guide for Field Corn in the Southeastern US
WEBNov 22, 2023 · Stink bugs are the top insect pest of corn in the southeastern US. Stink bugs follow a predictable pattern of colonization in corn, typically arriving during the late-vegetative stages and reaching their highest population around the tasseling stage.
A Guide to Corn Insect Damage | Crop Science US - Bayer
WEBOct 23, 2023 · Cornfields face numerous threats. Explore the most common corn insects, types of damage they cause, and how Bayer Traits & Systems offers proven solutions to combat these threats.
Early Season Pests of Corn | Crop Science US - Bayer
WEBMar 23, 2023 · Early season corn pests destroy the seed or injury the seedling, that may result in reduced stands, uneven emergence, or plant stunting. Scout for injury symptoms when evaluating emergence progress.
Corn Insect Pests: A Diagnostic Guide | MU Extension
WEBJan 1, 2006 · The publication contains more than 100 color photographs of corn pests and the characteristic symptoms of the damage they cause. A profile of each pest describes its appearance and life cycle, characteristic damage, management options, distribution, and the fields most likely to sustain injury.
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