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The European corn borer (Ostrinia nubilalis), also known as the European corn worm or European high-flyer, is a moth of the family Crambidae. It is a pest of grain, particularly maize ( Zea mays ). The insect is native to Europe, originally infesting varieties of millet , including broom corn .
This is a list of insecticides. These are chemical compounds which have been registered as insecticides. Biological insecticides are not included. The names on the list are the ISO common names. A complete list of pesticide common names is published by the BCPC. [1]
The USDA has documented an increase in corn production when genetically engineered corn, resistant to corn borers, was grown in place of non-genetically engineered corn. [11] Under biological control practices, a variety of methods can be used against the borer at one time. This would include the introduction of predators or parasites. [12]
Helicoverpa zea earns its nickname the corn earworm for its widely known destruction of cornfields. [34] The corn earworm feeds on every part of corn, including the kernels. [34] Severe feeding at the tip of kernels allows entry for diseases and mold growth. [34] Larvae begin feeding on the kernels once they have reached third instar. [34]
Chlorfenapyr was developed by American Cyanamid from the natural product dioxapyrrolomycin, which was isolated from Streptomyces fumanus. [2]The United States Environmental Protection Agency initially denied registration in 2000 for use on cotton primarily because of concerns that the insecticide was toxic to birds and because effective alternatives were available. [3]
Diabrotica undecimpunctata, the spotted cucumber beetle or southern corn rootworm, is a species of cucumber beetle that is native to North America. The species can be a major agricultural pest insect in North America. Spotted cucumber beetles cause damage to crops in the larval and adult stages of their life cycle.
Imidacloprid is one of the most widely used insecticide in the world. [4] [5] [6] Its major uses include: Seed treatment – Imidacloprid is a popular seed treatment insecticide in the world [8] Agriculture – Control of aphids, cane beetles, thrips, [16] stink bugs, locusts, and a variety of other insects that damage crops
Diatraea grandiosella, southwestern corn borer; Podosesia syringae, ash borer or lilac borer; Melittia cucurbitae, squash vine borer, a pest of cucurbit vines; Ostrinia, pests of maize and other plants