Julie Peterson
faculty
- Professor Entomology University of Nebraska–Lincoln
- Courtesy Professor West Central Research & Extension Center University of Nebraska–Lincoln
- Assoc Director West Central Research & Extension Center University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Work
402 W State Farm Rd
North Platte
NE
69101-7751
US
Work
308-696-6704
On campus, dial 7-6704
Faculty Bio
CW Welcome to Julie Peterson
Twitter: @PetersonInsects
Corn Rootworm Management Update
January 8, 2018
From the 2018 Crop Production Clinic Proceedings: Corn rootworm continues to be a problem for Nebraska growers who rotate crops infrequently. Additionally, resistance to insecticides and some Bt corn reduces efficacy of these important tools in some fields.
Western Bean Cutworm Pest Update
January 8, 2018
An article from the Proceedings of the 2018 Nebraska Extension Crop Production Clinics: An update on the western bean cutworm, a major pest in corn and dry bean production for most of Nebraska.
Efficacy of Foliar Insecticide Treatments for Western Bean Cutworm in Corn
April 11, 2018
Researchers report on three years of field research in west central Nebraska where 4-14 insecticide treatments were tested under irrigated conditions.
Which Bt Traits Do You Need to Purchase?
October 12, 2017
When it comes to buying corn seed, avoid investing in GMO insect protection you don't need. This guide looks at available traits and which proteins are effective on which pest species to help growers select the product best suited to their fields.
Establishing a Western Bean Cutworm Colony in the Laboratory
October 4, 2017
The western bean cutworm is an important pest of corn and dry beans in Nebraska and is a major focus of research at the Agroecosystems Entomology Laboratory at the West Central Research and Extension Center in North Platte. Because WBC has only one generation per year, researchers are now growing their own population to use in laboratory and field studies.
Researching What Could be Tomorrow's Problem Corn Ear Pest
September 13, 2017
Nebraska and Brazilian entomology researchers have joined to study current and expected corn insect pests and how management strategies can be changed to address population shifts.
Scout Now for Corn Rootworm Beetles to Assess Potential Risk of Future Damage
July 26, 2023
Weekly scouting of adult rootworm beetles in July and August will provide the information needed to decide whether rootworm control is necessary next year.
Scouting and Treatment Recommendations for Western Bean Cutworm
July 11, 2017
Scouting is urged for Western bean cutworm in corn as moth flights are active and particularly heavy in south central Nebraska this week. This article includes trapping reports and recommendations for scouting and treatment.