European Corn Borer

2020 - 2022 Featured Minnesota ECB Trap Sites

Data reported are for blacklight trap catch.

Image: European corn borer (ECB) has seen a dramatic population decrease with the advent of Bt corn. Despite low population levels, we continue to monitor ECB using a blacklight trap (BLT) to ensure that economic infestations aren't present.

Multiple Minnesota Locations - 2022

Central MN

Southcentral MN

Southeastern MN

Southwestern MN

Northwestern MN

The Minn. Extension IPM Program is a collaboration of University of Minnesota Extension & the College of Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS).