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Insect Management

The risk of developing insect resistance is real but may be reduced with proper planning. To help preserve the effectiveness and benefits of Bacillus thuringiensis ("B.t.") technology, growers are required to develop and follow an insect resistance management ("IRM") plan.

Growers who purchase corn seed (and in some cases cottonseed) that contains B.t. technology must plant a refuge as part of their IRM plan. Refuge size, configuration, and management are described in detail in the IRM Grower Guide found on corn seed bag tags and in the Corn and Cotton sections of the Bayer TUG.

Corn Refuge Best Management Practices

To enhance your corn refuge productivity and profitability, we've developed these best management practices (BMPs)

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B.t. Corn Refuge Lookup Tool

This easy-to-use lookup tool is available to help you develop a B.t. corn refuge plan for your farm.

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Four Steps Toward IRM Compliance

We've developed a refuge compliance guide for growers who plant corn containing B.t. technology.

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Corn Rootworm Best Management Practices

View a summary of best practices for the management of corn rootworm.

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