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2008-09-11 | permalink
Western corn rootworm in Germany: Pest control with side-effects
So far only small numbers of insects have been found, but it is only a matter of time before the Western corn rootworm becomes a problem for maize farmers in Germany. In North America, and in many countries of Southern and Eastern Europe, the beetle is spreading rapidly. Once it has become established it is not easy to control. In the spring numerous bee colonies died in south-west Germany because of incorrect treatment of the maize seed. The authorities had ordered the measure in order to halt any further spread of the Western corn rootworm (Diabrotica virgifera).
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2008-09-11 | permalink
Western corn rootworm in Germany: Pest control with side-effects
So far only small numbers of insects have been found, but it is only a matter of time before the Western corn rootworm becomes a problem for maize farmers in Germany. In North America, and in many countries of Southern and Eastern Europe, the beetle is spreading rapidly. Once it has become established it is not easy to control. In the spring numerous bee colonies died in south-west Germany because of incorrect treatment of the maize seed. The authorities had ordered the measure in order to halt any further spread of the Western corn rootworm (Diabrotica virgifera).
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