Soil Pests of Corn

Authors

• Francis Reay-JonesFollow
• Tim Bryant, Virginia TechFollow
• Igor SchardongFollow

Clemson Extension Program Team

Agronomy

Summary

Corn rootworms, seed corn maggot, wireworms, and white grubs are sporadic insect pests of corn in the southeastern U.S. The immature stages of these species are subterranean, allowing them to feed on the roots of corn. The purpose of this publication is to provide growers, Extension agents, consultants, and other agricultural professionals an overview of the most common soil insect pests and how to control them.

Publisher

Land-Grant Press by Clemson Extension

Publisher City

Clemson, SC

Target Audiences

growers, Extension agents, consultants, and other agricultural professionals

Recommended Citation

Reay-Jones, Francis; Bryant, Tim; and Schardong, Igor, "Soil Pests of Corn". Clemson (SC): Clemson Cooperative Extension, Land-Grant Press by Clemson Extension; 2026. https://open.clemson.edu/agro/40