Vélez is a Leader in Genetic Technology to Contain Corn Rootworm
May 2, 2024
Husker scientist Ana Maria Vélez is pioneering a genetic technology that increases larvae mortality to suppress western corn rootworm, which annually causes up to $2 billion in yield loss and control costs in the Corn Belt.
Growing Results: Western Corn Rootworm Control
August 9, 2023
Nebraska farmers are conducting on-farm research to investigate alternative strategies for controlling western corn rootworm.
Western Corn Rootworm Beetles Emerging, Time to Scout
June 27, 2018
Corn rootworm beetles started emerging in southeast and south central Nebraska and scouting is recommended. An average of 5-10 beetles per ear usually can seriously affect pollination.
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.
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.