Studying seedcorn maggot

Unlike its name denotes, seedcorn maggot (Delia platura) attacks more than just corn seeds. It also affects legumes, cucurbits and more. Knowing when and where seedcorn maggot (SCM) will emerge can help producers combat it more effectively, especially in light of the DEC’s prohibition on treated seeds coming in 2029. Signed in December 2024, the law