Insects pest of corn
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The question is asking about insects that act as pests to corn crops. This involves identifying specific insects that harm corn and understanding their impact on agricultural practices.
Answer
Southern Corn Leaf Beetle, Soil Cutworms, Corn Flea Beetles, Spider Mites, Stalk Borer, Western Bean Cutworm, Army Worm, Fall Armyworm, Seedcorn Maggot, Wireworms, Corn Leaf Aphid, Corn Ear Worm
Common insect pests of corn include Southern Corn Leaf Beetle, Soil Cutworms, Corn Flea Beetles, Spider Mites, Stalk Borer, Western Bean Cutworm, Army Worm, Fall Armyworm, Seedcorn Maggot, Wireworms, Corn Leaf Aphid, and Corn Ear Worm.
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Common insect pests of corn include Southern Corn Leaf Beetle, Soil Cutworms, Corn Flea Beetles, Spider Mites, Stalk Borer, Western Bean Cutworm, Army Worm, Fall Armyworm, Seedcorn Maggot, Wireworms, Corn Leaf Aphid, and Corn Ear Worm.
More Information
Corn faces numerous insect pests that affect both sweet and field varieties. Effective management often involves integrated pest management (IPM) strategies, including resistant hybrids and targeted chemical controls.
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Sources
- Corn Insect Pests - CropWatch - cropwatch.unl.edu
- Insect Pests of Sweet Corn - Clemson HGIC - hgic.clemson.edu
- Corn pest management | UMN Extension - extension.umn.edu
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