Thursday 18 April 2024

Whodunit? Solving Corn Pest Mysteries When Suspects Have Fled the Scene

Image of three corn ears, side by side. Left corn ear is missing several kernels just below the top but looks otherwise healthy. Middle ear has a chunk of missing kernels in the middle where the ear has begun to rot. Right ear is severely damaged from the tip and downward several inches along the ear, with significant rotting.

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Corn injury from insects and other pests often goes unnoticed until the culprits are long gone. A new visual guide in the Journal of Integrated Pest Management helps farmers and IPM pros identify the telltale signs of corn-ear injury from more than 30 pest species. [Read more]

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