Insect Alert For

Corn Rootworm

Risk Level:
High Risk Level
Affected Area:
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Alert Details

Corn rootworm hatches are predicted to either commence or continue from southwest Kansas northeast through central and into northeast Kansas in addition to central and eastern Illinois east into west central and central Indiana in the next few days. By late week and into next weekend, additional corn rootworm hatches will be possible across approximately the northwest half of Kansas, far eastern Colorado, far south central into southeast Nebraska, northwest and northeast Missouri, far southeast Iowa especially in sandier soils, west central and central Illinois, and east central Indiana. Growers that are included in the risk area should monitor their fields for signs of corn rootworm larvae and take appropriate action when and where needed.