Monitor for Stink Bugs in Corn
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Collapse ▲Although there was not a major problem with stink bugs in corn in 2022, that does not mean we can let down our guard (stop monitoring for them) in 2023. With regards to crop development currently, corn in the county ranges from V3 (early seedling) to almost VT (silking and tasseling) with the majority of it 2 to 3 weeks from silking and tasseling. It is during the time of ear initation and development, which is several weeks prior to VT that stink bugs, if present, will be probing the corn plant in the vicinity of the not yet visible, but developing ear, trying to locate, and feed on it with its needle like mouth part. Stink bugs can damage corn with its feeding after pollination, when kernels start developing, but it is when that young developing ear has not emerged, that the stink bug gets the most bang (ear damage) for his buck (feeding). With that in mind, consider these points:
- Be observant of stink bug activity prior to and all through the growing season. This will help to keep stink bugs on your radar.
- Watch all corn fields, but be especially mindful of corn fields that had soybeans next to or in the field the previous year. These fields are more likely to have a problem with stink bugs.
- Although stink bugs can damage corn seedlings like bill bugs, the other critical time starts several weeks before the appearance of silks (young immature ear) and tassels to R2 (brown silks).
- Just because you find stink bugs in a field and treat for them does not mean you should stop scouting your corn. As long as corn is at a vulnerable stage for stink bug feeding, the stink bugs can take a “bite” out of your wallet.
- Learn more about stink bugs in corn
Stink Bugs on Corn Stalk