Getting Ahead of Corn Rootworm Threat Requires Whole-Farm Approach
Corn rootworm (CRW) is one of the most destructive corn pests in the U.S. and costs growers more than $1 billion annually in reduced grain yield and control measures. Long-term corn rootworm management requires a multi-year, whole-farm approach that includes the integration of multiple control measures, not a singular technology.
Growers concerned with CRW should have a plan in place for each field that includes multiple control strategies including crop rotation, corn rootworm-traited corn hybrids, soil applied insecticides, and adult beetle management. To provide growers with information to help guide multi-year CRW management decisions, Syngenta has announced it will assist growers with corn rootworm beetle tracking during the 2020 growing season to help them plan for 2021.
“Corn rootworm is one of the top pests on growers’ minds when it comes to corn insect control. Without proper planning and management, this adaptable insect can wreak havoc on corn fields and negatively affect bottom lines,” said Tim O’Brien, PhD, Agrisure traits manager for Syngenta. “Every farm is different and CRW management requires year-by-year, field-by-field evaluation. At Syngenta, we recommend tracking the current year’s beetle numbers to gauge the following year’s larval threat.”
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