McLean County Farm Bureau

Consider various rootworm control strategies

Simply planting Bt corn may not be enough to control corn rootworms for this and coming crop seasons, particularly in areas with continuous corn. Nick Tinsley, BASF technical field representative, advises farmers to not only keep using Bt traits, but to also practice crop rotation and consider using seed and soil insecticides like Poncho 1250 and Nurizma.

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