The European corn borer, known for its devastating impact on crops, especially corn, is re-emerging in North America after a period of suppression. Once considered the 'billion-dollar bug' due to the financial losses it inflicted in the 1990s, farmers are now revisiting control strategies developed then, including hybrid corn and cultural practices designed to manage pest populations. The life cycle of the pest involves various stages, including egg laying, larval feeding, and overwintering, necessitating comprehensive management techniques to protect crops from potential devastation. Presently, farmers are employing a mix of physical, cultural, and chemical controls to combat this persistent threat.
Today, farmers are faced with the resurgence of the European corn borer, forcing them to quickly adapt their control strategies to manage this tenacious pest.
In the 90s, the European corn borer was deemed the 'billion-dollar bug' as farmers lost significant revenue; new technologies offered breakthroughs in pest management.
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