IPM of Insects in Texas Corn
- Type
- Course
- Date of Publication
- January 19, 2024
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Overview
Course Information
This online course teaches corn growers and pesticide applicators to identify, treat, and prevent insect pests in Texas corn. The effect of transgenic, or biotech, corn varieties on the requirement for IPM practices is covered in lectures.
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Scout for pests during their active seasons;
- Explain the impact of biotechnology on pest risks;
- Describe the risks based on regions throughout Texas; and
- Implement control measures for corn rootworms, wireworms, corn earworms, cutworms, fall armyworms, southwestern corn borers, spider mites, and post-tassle pests.
NOTE: This course is available to Texas A&M AgriLife employees with agnet accounts at no cost on AgriLife Aspire.
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