Agronomic answers, actionable results. Download the 2024 Product Agronomy Research (PAR) Report HERE

Back to Articles

Managing Aphids in Corn

BY Dairyland Seed Agronomy Team
2024 Corn Insect Control

Corn aphids have been identified in areas of the Dairyland Seed footprint.

Aphids are a common pest of corn and related grass crops but rarely cause economic levels of damage. The reproductive habit of aphids allows populations to increase very quickly; however, they can also crash quickly, as aphids are highly susceptible to several natural predators, parasitoids, and pathogens. There are no research-based economic thresholds for insecticide treatments, but applications may be justified in drought stressed or late-planted fields with high and increasing aphid populations.

Learn more about the crop impact and management considerations here.

 

Brian Weller
Brian Weller
Western Region
507.456.3034
Rod Moran
Rod Moran
Western Region
507.456.3034
Dan Ritter
Dan Ritter
Central Region
219.863.0583
Chad Staudinger
Chad Staudinger
Northern Region
608.220.9249
Mark Gibson
Mark Gibson
Eastern Region
260.330.8968
Amanda Goffnett
Amanda Goffnett
Eastern Region
989.400.3793
Ryan Mueller
Ryan Mueller
Eastern Region
989.400.3793
Enjoying our Agronomy Updates? Suggestions for topics you'd like us to weigh in on? Drop us an email at dairylandseed@dairylandseed.com. We'd love to hear from you!
Previous Post Back to All Posts Next Post
Subscribe for more insights delivered straight to your inbox.
You may also like...
  • 2024 Product and Agronomy Research (PAR) Report
    Unlock the Future of Farming with Dairyland Seed’s 2024 Product and Agronomy Research (PAR) BookAre you ready to elevate your farming practices with the latest insights and data-driven strategies? The
    Read more
  • Acre Investment ROI
    With harvest completed in almost all areas, the focus on many farming/ranching operations, besides day-to-day management, is putting in next spring’s crop. Another aspect is looking at managing the cost of producing that bushel or ton of crop due to input and commodity prices.
    Read more
  • Deciding or Choosing a Nitrogen Rate
    As we are in or just getting done with many hunting seasons, asking an Agronomist to pick a Nitrogen (N) rate for your corn crop is akin to a asking a hunter what his or her favorite weapon to hunt with is. The answer in both instances is probably “well it depends.” As an Agronomist, before recommending a nitrogen rate, I typically ask several questions. It’s often said that the number of questions I might ask is comparable to the number of inquiries new parents make when consulting a physician about their child. Before suggesting an N rate, I have considered the following background information and questions:
    Read more
Find Your Rep