SR9093 - Evaluation of a New Insecticide and Alternative Strategies for Effective Control of European Corn Borer with Minimal Impact on Honeybees Foraging in Sweet CornThe Ministry funded this project through the New
Directions Research Program in 2001.
Lead researcherDr. C. Scott-Dupree, Department of Environmental Biology, University of Guelph Objectives
Expected benefits
ResultsThe field trials to determine effectiveness of control agents and the laboratory bioassays used in this study have led to possible solutions to the conflict between Ontario sweet corn growers and beekeepers. Overall results demonstrate that alternative control agents, SUCCESS®480SC and Bt-sweet corn (ATTRIBUTE) effectively control ECB sweet corn and with no significant impact on mortality of honey bees. Our research also demonstrated that GAUCHO®480FL and PONCHO®600 seed treatments effectively control corn flea beetle with no significant impact on mortality of honey bees. Fortunately, SUCCESS® is now registered for ECB control in Canada. In addition, both imidacloprid and clothianidin seed treatments have been registered for CFB control. Recommendation of these alternative control agents for sweet corn pest control should thus be considered. Related informationFor more information: Toll Free: 1-888-466-2372 ext. 64554 Local: (519) 826-4554 E-mail: research.omafra@ontario.ca
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