Seedcorn Maggot
KEY POINTS:
- Seedcorn maggot (Delia platura) larvae damage corn and soybeans by feeding on germinating seeds or seedlings.
- Pest pressure is common in fields with a history of infestation, or that have been recently tilled or have high organic matter, including manure, cover crops, or weeds.
- Insecticide seed treatments can provide effective protection against seedcorn maggot in both corn and soybeans.