Western Bean Cutworm

Corn Borer & Late Season Pest in Corn
Corn Borer & Late Season Pest in Corn

Controlling Crop Insects, Growing Corn (Maize)

Corn Borer & Late Season Pest in Corn

It is that time of year again when it becomes necessary to treat the late season lepidoptera species that can infest your corn crop. The most predominant pests this time of year are normally the two species of corn borer. These worms bore into the ear or the stalk of corn plants causing economic [...]

Tracy Smith2024-06-21T15:07:14+00:00Categories: Controlling Crop Insects, Growing Corn (Maize)|Tags: Corn Borer, Corn Refuge, Hybrid Corn, Insect Control, Insecticide, Western Bean Cutworm|

Controlling Western Bean Cutworm
Controlling Western Bean Cutworm

Controlling Crop Insects, Growing Corn (Maize)

Controlling Western Bean Cutworm

Western Bean Cutworm can be a serious pest in field corn, significantly reducing yield and quality if not properly managed. In the past, Western Bean Cutworm (WBC) could be found concentrated to smaller hotspots in Eastern Colorado, Western Kansas and other areas of the High Plains. Farming practices such as Strip Till has led to [...]

Tracy Smith2024-06-21T14:46:57+00:00Categories: Controlling Crop Insects, Growing Corn (Maize)|Tags: Hybrid Corn, Western Bean Cutworm|