Chinch bugs are normally found near or below the soil line and behind leaf sheaths. Soil-applied granular insecticides can be used in areas where chinch bugs commonly occur. Foliar treatments should be directed toward the base of the plants in 25 to 30 gallons of solution per acre. Direct sprays to base of plant using a minimum of 15 to 20 gallons of total volume per acre. Apply treatments when chinch bugs are evident or causing reduced vigor of plants.
Sprays applied by aerial application are normally less effective than ground application.
Back To Top Corn Borers European and southwestern corn borers occur statewide and are generally present from light to heavy numbers except in early planted corn. The southwestern corn borer is the more destructive of the two pests due to greater lodging. The European corn borer overwinters in any part of the corn plant stubble, stalks or cobs. The larva or borer stage is gray or tan in color with rows of light brownish spots or pinkish lines running lengthwise on the body. These spots or lines give the borer a purplish cast.