Considering Corn Rootworm Management

Considering Corn Rootworm Management

Dr. Lance Meinke and his former graduate students present an online program on Corn Rootworm Management.

Thursday, January 4, 2024

The Crop Protection Network (CPN) is hosting a video from Dr. Lance Meinke, emeritus professor, at the University of Nebaska-Lincoln. Meinke discussed "Corn Rootworm Management: Insecticide and Plant Trait Use/Resistance Considerations" in the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2VEs6Sqh4k.

Meinke presents an in-depth analysis of corn rootworm management, covering resistance considerations when using insecticides and when considering plant traits. He also discusses corn rootworm biology, insecticide use, plant trait use, and resistance considerations when using both as well as the need to develop holistic integrated pest management programs in the transgenic era.