Document Type

Other

Publication Date

8-1-1992

Keywords

rootworms, adults, south dakota western corn rootworms, northern corn rootworms

Extension Number

ExEx 8082

Department

Plant Science

Description

Corn rootworms are the number one insect pest of commercial corn producers in the cornbelt. Two species are involved in South Dakota, the northern corn rootworm, Diabrotica barberi Smith and Lawrence, and the western corn rootworm, Diabrotica vergifera LeConte.

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