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Future of pest control is far from sterile with new biocontrol technology

Kristen Sindelar
Sep 20, 2024
Sep 20, 2024

Sterile moths 2.jpg — The three life stages of corn earworm are caterpillar, pupa and adult moth.
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If you lost half of your crop to an insect infestation, how would you react?

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Sterile moths 1.jpg — Lepidext is working towards a new form of pest control to help producers combat corn earworm.
Submitted photo

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Sterile moths 3.jpg — The team at Lepidext has spent years developing and testing the technology behind sterilizing moths using natural, low-risk methods.
Photo by Lepidext

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Sterile moths 4.jpg — Corn earworms are an acute problem for sweet corn producers but can also affect fields of cotton, tobacco, tomatoes and many other crops.
Submitted photo

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Reporter Kristen Sindelar has loved agriculture her entire life, coming from a diversified farm with three generations working side-by-side in northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at Kristen.Sindelar@midwestmessenger.com.