Sweet Corn, Lesser Cornstalk Borer Control, 1977

‘Funks G80’ was planted June 20, 1977, University of Georgia Experiment Station, Oconee County. Soil type was Appling sandy loam. Randomized complete block experimental design with 2-row plots x 20 ft long x 38-inch row width x 2-ft alleys with 5 replicates. Granular formulations of insecticides were applied at planting time either in the seed furrow (ca. 0.25 inches above seed) or in a 7-inch band over the seed furrow and incorporated ca. 0.25 inches in the soil. All plants were examined in the 6-leaf stage for lesser cornstalk borer damage.