Southeast Research and Demonstration Farm

Evaluation of Bt and Non-Bt Corn with and without Soil Insecticides for Control of Corn Rootworm

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 Bt corn and soil insecticides, either alone or in combination, for the control of corn rootworm. Evaluation of Bt hybrids included SmartStax, SmartStax with refuge in a bag, and Herculex XTRA. Soil insecticides evaluated were SmartChoice-SB, Counter-SB, Aztec, and Force.

Keywords: Entomology, RFR A1185

How to Cite: Gassmann, A. J. & Weber, P. J. (2012) “Evaluation of Bt and Non-Bt Corn with and without Soil Insecticides for Control of Corn Rootworm”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports. 2011(1).