Insect Management
The UNL Department of Entomology provides current, science-based information to meet the needs of clientele throughout the state and region. Our programs are directed at solving pressing insect pest problems and provide improved management recommendations, new insect pest management tools, and education for insect pest-related issues.
Insect Light Trap Reports
The UNL Entomology Department operates black light traps at four locations in Nebraska to monitor insect activity as an early warning of potential pest problems. Treatment decisions cannot be made on the basis of light trap data, but they can alert us to what pests are active and their seasonal occurrence, which can inform scouting activities.
- Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center, Mead
- South Central Ag Lab, Clay Center
- Haskell Ag Lab, Concord
- West Central Research, Extension and Education Center, North Platte
Nebraska Guide to Insecticides for Field Crops
Excerpted from the Nebraska Extension Guide for Weed, Disease and Insect Management, these insecticide tables cover alfalfa, corn, soybean and wheat treatments. They are reviewed and updated annually. The full 300+ page guide is available at Nebraska Extension Publications.
Handy Bt Trait Table for U.S. Corn Production
Most corn hybrids planted in the U.S. contain one or more transgenic traits for weed or insect management. The Handy Bt Trait Table, updated annually, lists trait names and details of trait package, materials and bag tags.
Contact:
Justin McMechan
Crop Protection and Cropping Systems Specialist
(402) 472-2312
justin.mcmechan@unl.edu
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Contact:
Julie Peterson
Entomologist, Field Crops
(308) 696-6704
julie.peterson@unl.edu
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Contact:
Jeff Bradshaw
Director of the Doctor of Plant Health Professional Program
(308) 632-1230
jbradshaw2@unl.edu
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