European Corn Borer spotted in South West
Friday, August 26, 2011
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MGA member Tony Walkers has reported that European Corn Borer damage has been spotted in South Devon.
Destruction and burial of maize trash/stalks, particularly that resulting from grain maize harvest is recommended to limit overwintering sites for the larvae. Crop rotation and use of seed insecticides is also a good idea.
Further updates will be posted in the near future.