How Do You Estimate Corn Rootworm Pressure Using Yellow Sticky Traps?
August 8, 2023
Assessing adult corn rootworm activity with yellow sticky traps is an important scouting tactic and is key to staying ahead of the threat. If you haven’t set traps before, you can learn more here. Reading the results of those yellow sticky traps does require some math. While crunching numbers isn’t everyone’s favorite part of farming, calculating the average number of beetles in your fields is easy with this equation.
Estimating Your Pressure |
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1. Add up the total number of beetles collected. |
Example: 94 total corn rootworm divided by 6 traps equals 15.67, divided by 7 days equals 2.24 |
Defending Against Corn Rootworm with the Right Trait.
Once you’ve determined your corn rootworm risk, it’s time to think about your corn rootworm defense. Bayer offers innovative trait options for farmers with pressure ranging from low to high. See which one is right for you.
VT4PRO™ with RNAi Technology** will offer the widest spectrum of insect defense from Bayer with protection against above- and below-ground corn pests. It is recommended for fields with low to moderate corn rootworm pressure.
SmartStax® PRO with RNAi Technology is the strongest biotech defense against corn rootworm* available. It is recommended for farmers facing high pressure from corn rootworm.
*69 2021 & 2022 Bayer Trials in the corn belt (KS, CO, NE, IA, IL, ND, SD, OH, MN, & WI) vs
Qrome® products in the 95-115 RM range with comparable trait packages.
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**VT4PRO™ with RNAi Technology corn products are expected to be commercially available for the 2024 growing season.
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B.t. products may not yet be registered in all states. Check with your seed brand representative for the registration status in your state.
IMPORTANT IRM INFORMATION: Certain products are sold as RIB Complete® corn blend products, and do not require the planting of a structured refuge except in the Cotton-Growing Area where corn earworm is a significant pest. Products sold without refuge in the bag (non-RIB Complete) require the planting of a structured refuge. See the IRM/Grower Guide for additional information. Always read and follow IRM requirements.
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