Eileen Cullen, Extension Entomologist
A free webinar was held on Feb. 20, 2014 to provide information on current rootworm management and information and recommendations on how to proceed in 2014 in light of developing western corn rootworm resistance to some Bt rootworm traits. This program was supported by a USDA-NIFA North Central IPM program grant.
The webinar was recorded and is available for viewing at: https://www.ncipmc.org/videos/index.cfm
Topics covered included:
Rootworm biology and behavior; Dr. Joe Spencer, IL Natural History Survey
Resistance evolution and IRM for rootworm; Dr. Aaron Gassmann, Iowa State University
Adult management options: Dr. Lance Meinke, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Larval management options: Dr. Bob Wright, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Decision tree for grower management options; Dr. Ken Ostlie, University of Minnesota