2024 Insect Control Recommendations For Field Crops

Author(s): Nathan Arey | Sebe Anthony Brown | Alexandra Nicole Crowder | Sandra Jean Steckel

Abstract

An Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program integrates control tactics including cultural practices, variety selection, biological control and insecticides to manage insect pest populations so that economic damage and harmful environmental side effects are minimized. Insecticides should only be used on an as-needed basis; therefore, insect scouting must be conducted regularly throughout the season to determine if an insecticide application is warranted.