Natural Control

Larva in stalk killed by fungus

Larva in stalk killed by fungus

This late-stage larva died inside a corn stalk from an infection of Beauveria bassiana, a fungal pathogen. This naturally-occurring disease helps to reduce populations of this insect in corn.

Larva on leaf killed by fungus

Larva on leaf killed by fungus

This early-stage larva died on a corn leaf from an infection of Beauveria bassiana, a fungal pathogen.

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