Application of Biocontrol Nematodes for Control of Corn Rootworm

LNE19-383 (project overview)

Project Type: Research and Education

Funds awarded in 2019: $199,199.00

Projected End Date: 04/30/2022

Grant Recipient: Cornell University

Region: Northeast

State: New York

Project Leader:

Elson Shields

Cornell University

Description:

Biocontrol nematodes used for the control of Corn Rootworm are easily applied through slightly modified commercial pesticide sprayers by following the instructions in this fact sheet.

Type:

Fact Sheet

File:

Download file (PDF)

Authors:

Elson Shields, Cornell Cooperative Extension; Tony Testa, Cornell Cooperative Extension

Target audience:

Educators

URL:

https://projects.sare.org/media/pdf/C/R/W/CRW-EPN-corn-spray-guide-2020.pdf

This product is associated with the project "Biological Control of Corn Rootworm in Conventional and Organic Corn Production"

Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and should not be construed to represent any official USDA or U.S. Government determination or policy.