Nick Seiter - Managing Bt-resistant Corn Rootworm

Nick Seiter discusses the challenges posed by corn rootworms in Illinois. He discusses the current state of rootworm populations, noting their resistance to BT traits and the importance of crop rotation to manage these pests. Seiter emphasizes the need for integrated pest management strategies, including the use of soil insecticides and RNA interference traits, to combat the growing resistance and maintain effective control of rootworm populations in continuous corn fields.

Originally recorded for the 2025 Crop Management Conference