Rootworm eating your profits? Reclaim lost yield with our rootworm attacking nematodes. One application / multi-year control.
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NY Corn growers need to be scouting for Black Cutworm. There has been an increasing number of reports of treated fields across the state this week.
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I still have lots of traps to give away!
Let me know if you want to monitor corn rootworm beetles in your field this summer.
May 18
Are you in Iowa and want some traps to monitor corn rootworm beetles this summer? I have some for you - details on how to sign up here: crops.extension.iastate.edu/….
@ErinHodgson_ISU
ALT yellow sticky trap in corn field
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One of our spring biocontrol nematode deliveries in central Iowa last week. Big thanks to Adam Cook and our partners at Wells Ag Supply for connecting us with innovative farmers! We have a few hundred acres of spring product left so get your order in before it’s gone.
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Managing corn rootworm resistance in Btcorn?
Corn rootworm management requires a long-term strategy for preventing resistance development.
Proactively manage the development with these best management practices: manageresistancenow.ca/insec…
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Last weeks samples for @PBiocontrol nematodes have been baited with wax worms. They will incubate for 7 days before we analyze the samples.
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Apr 21
In Illinois this week pulling soil samples to test for @PBiocontrol nematodes. Most of these fields were applied a year or longer ago. A one time application to control Corn Rootworm can last for decades!
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Add our biocontrol nematodes for a truly independent mode-of-action against rootworm. A single application provides multi year control.
Growing Bt Corn?
Not complying with refuge requirements allows the resistant population to multiply and threaten the effectiveness of Bt traits.
To manage resistance, check out these best practices: manageresistancenow.ca/insec…
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Elevated Corn Rootworm Pressure Projected For The Midwest - AgWeb agweb.com/news/crops/corn/el…
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A few hundred acres of biocontrol nematodes will be applied in 2026 through this machine for rootworm control in corn.
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How cool is this!? Did you know that there's such a thing as a 360 autonomous irrigator? I didn't! Now we both do!
Have you seen one of these inaction? Operated something similar?
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🎙️ NEW EPISODE: The NextGen Podcast – Episode 2
After the breakthrough science behind Pivot Bio’s nitrogen-fixing microbes… what came next?
🎧 Listen now:
▶️ YouTube: youtu.be/vptvPgVkwM0
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/77w…
🍎 Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
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Nematode Makes Inroads in Corn Fields youtu.be/7YQBRwuBBXM?si=Sew4… via @YouTube
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Headed to the Iowa Ag Expo? Stop by our booth (413) and visit with us. Ask a question about biocontrol nematodes that we can't answer and win some free swag!
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Stop by our booth at the Wisconsin Corn and Soy Expo and let’s chat about rootworm pressure in your continuous corn.
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Headed to the Wisconsin Corn and Soy expo? Stop by and ask us about how to enhance your rootworm control!
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Stop by and chat with Nick about our rootworm-killing nematodes!
Jan 20
Early registration for the Iowa City (new location!) Crop Advantage Series meeting on Jan. 27 ends TODAY! go.iastate.edu/cropadvantage. #ISUCrops
ALT A card featuring the Iowa City Crop Advantage Series location being held on January 27, 2026.
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Jan 20
Early registration for the Iowa City (new location!) Crop Advantage Series meeting on Jan. 27 ends TODAY! go.iastate.edu/cropadvantage. #ISUCrops
ALT A card featuring the Iowa City Crop Advantage Series location being held on January 27, 2026.
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Big thanks to Paul for checking in! We discussed how 2025 went and what's new for 2026.
youtu.be/hWSGfT-7vzE?si=1fMX…
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Keegan Shields returns from Persistent BioControl to share real results from beneficial nematodes on the MtoM Podcast. One-time application, decades of protection. Coming soon for home gardens too. #SustainableAg youtu.be/hWSGfT-7vzE?si=l3h6…
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