Infestations of wireworms tend to be more severe in crop areas following sod. Infestations may be controlled by applying insecticides at planting. White Grubs - White grubs damage corn by feeding on the root system. The pruned roots cause plants to be stunted and stand reduction may result where heavy infestations occur. Lodging and yield reductions may occur as a result of damaging infestations.
White grubs occur more frequently in corn following sod or pastures.
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