At What Stage Should You Perform a Root Dig

November 7, 2023

Performing a root dig is an important way to stay on top of corn rootworm pressure in your fields and can help you plan for next season. However, a key part of a root dig’s success is also in the timing. We asked our team to break down when the optimal time is for farmers to perform one of these digs.

Watch this video to hear directly from our experts on how to best perform a root dig.

In the video from left to right: Andrew Penney, Technical Agronomist; Safeer Hassan, Corn Systems Manager; Ryan Tichich, North America Corn Ag Systems Lead; Edwin Benkert, Technology Development Representative.

Looking for more information on this topic or have a question regarding anything else? If you found corn rootworm damage on your roots this year, we recommend looking at our corn rootworm best management practices and talking to your dealer about the various traits Bayer has to offer such as:

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SmartStax® PRO with RNAi Technology, a trait that offers the strongest biotech defense from Bayer against corn rootworm pressure while still providing protection against above-ground pests. It’s recommended for high-pressure situations.

VT4PRO with RNAi Technology, which provides our widest spectrum of insect defense from Bayer. With top-to-bottom protection, this trait offers protection against both above- and below-ground corn pests. It’s recommended for fields with low to moderate pressure.

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