Normally, early season infestations of spider mites on corn do not become established, and often are washed off by rain. Given the dry conditions this year, early season infestations may be more likely to become established. In situations where spider mites are migrating into a field, a border treatment may be the best option to minimize control costs. Treatment options include Capture 2EC, Comite 6.55EC or Dimethoate 400. The plants are in the 3 to 5 trifoliate stage, with the plants beginning to bloom in a few fields.
Cultivation is completed in most fields.
Herbicide has been applied to much of the Round-up ready crop. No pest problems were noticed. The plants are in the 4 to 5 leaf stages. No insect pests were found. Pasture - Pastures with winter annual grasses are starting to dry down.