Significant Developments in European Corn Borer Research

Abstract

ing measures. The spread west and south and the eco nomics of harvesting and cultural practices in the large corn -acreage areas resulted in a shift of research emphasis to insecticides, varietal re­ sistance, and biological cont rol. The literature on the European corn borer is extensive. It is not possi­ ble in the space available to cite and discuss here the data presented in the large number of papers that have contributed to the overall knowledge resulting from research conducted by the many agencies involved. BIOLOGY