Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm

Evaluation of Various Management Techniques for Corn Rootworm Larvae

Authors: Aaron J. Gassmann (Iowa State University) , Patrick J. Weber (Iowa State University)

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of non-Bt corn, Bt corn, and soil insecticide, either alone or in combination, for management of larval corn rootworm. Evaluation of corn hybrids included DeKalb non-RW Bt, DeKalb Smartstax RIB, Pioneer Optimum AcreMax Xtreme, and Pioneer Optimum AcreMax1. Soil insecticides evaluated were Aztec-SB 9.34G and Index 2.80 CS.

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How to Cite: Gassmann, A. J. & Weber, P. J. (2018) “Evaluation of Various Management Techniques for Corn Rootworm Larvae”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports. 2017(1).