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Check corn roots for rootworm damage

By Gentry Sorenson, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
Jul 31, 2025
Jul 31, 2025

Corn-rootworm beetle — A corn-rootworm beetle is spotted in southwestern Wisconsin.
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By Gentry Sorenson, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

Understanding current levels of corn rootworm in each corn field is important.

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Gentry Sorenson is a field agronomist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Reach him at gentrys@iastate.edu or 641-430-6715.