Corn Insect Pest Guide
This Corn Insect Pest Guide helps growers identify and track insects found in corn fields. Fill it in by hand and keep it with your farm records for later seasons.
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The steps on this page
- Note the growth stage when scouting
- Check leaves, whorls and ear zones
- Identify pests by shape, color and feeding damage
- Record where in the field pests were found
- Look for beneficial insects present
- Compare findings to local thresholds from extension
- Note hybrid traits that may affect pests
- Plan follow-up scouting date
How to use this guide
Follow the steps in order and write down any changes you make. Where your equipment or product has instructions, those come first.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and USDA APHIS.
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