Roger R. Youngman, Department of Entomology, Virginia Tech
Eric R. Day, Department of Entomology, Virginia Tech
DESCRIPTION OF DAMAGE
European corn borer (ECB) is a major pest of corn grown for grain in Virginia. This pest is found throughout the commonwealth, but its population density fluctuates from year to year in a given locality. Typical damage to corn plants caused by this insect are reduced plant vigor leading to subsequent ear drop and stalk lodging.