| The corn rootworm enjoys the dubious distinction of triggering more insecticide use than any other single pest in U.S. agriculture. |
| Almost every acre of corn in Texas is treated with soil insecticides at planting to limit root damage caused by rootworm. |
| Where no rainfall has occurred and application was made prior to June 5, or rootworm hatch has commenced, cultivate treatment into soil. |
| As the root dries out rootworm will fall out and drop into the water where they can be more easily seen. |
| The refuge helps prevent the development of resistance to European corn borer and corn rootworm. |
| Reducing losses resulting from rootworm on continuous corn is the predominant objective of most soil insecticide applications. |
