western corn rootworm eggs hatch mid- to late-may small larvae prune root hairs large larvae...
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Western corn rootwormWestern corn rootworm Eggs hatch mid- to late-May
Small larvae prune root hairs
Large larvae tunnel roots
Heavy feeding will reduce root mass
Confined to corn after cornUnlike Southern corn rootworm
Southern corn rootworm
Southern corn rootworm
Other Factors Affecting Abundance• Moist Soil• Reduced tillage• High historical pest pressure• High litter/mulch levels– Routine manure applications
Rotation is the most useful management tactic for Western Corn Rootworm
Why Rotate From Corn?
Adults lay eggs in soil during the
summer/fall
Larvae hatch mid- to late-May
Must feed on corn to survive
Pupate during June
Adults eat silk, pollen and foliage, then mate
Alternatives to Rotation
Relative Efficacy
Trade Name Chemical/rate S. Corn Rootworm
W. Corn Rootworm
Poncho 500 clothianidin 0.5 mg ai/kernel
Excellent Poor
Poncho 1250 clothianidin 1.25 mg ai/kernel
Excellent Fair
Cruiser Extreme 500
thiamethoxam 0.5 mg ai/kernel
Excellent Not labeled
Cruiser Extreme 1250
thiamethoxam 1.25 mg ai/kernel
Excellent Poor
Source: IPM Corn Insect, Disease, Nematode and Weed Control Recommendations for 2010 Alabama Cooperative Extension Center
Alternatives to RotationRelative Efficacy
Trade Name Event for Rootworm
W. Corn Rootworm
Agrisure RWAgrisure CB/LL/RWAgrisure 3000 GT
MIR604 Very good
Herculex RWHerculex XTRA
DAS-59122-7 Excellent
YieldGard RWYieldGard Plus
MON863 Fair-Good
YieldGard VT Rootworm/RR2YieldGard VT TripleGenuity VT Triple PRO
MON88017 Excellent
Genuity SmartStax MON88017 + DAS-59122-7
Excellent
Source: IPM Corn Insect, Disease, Nematode and Weed Control Recommendations for 2010 Alabama Cooperative Extension Center