IRM/Refuge Requirements
Fight Insect Resistance With a Refuge
B.t. corn technology is an important tool to help you control damaging insect pests, increase yield potential and produce better-quality grain. However, the resistance threat is real. If IRM stewardship requirements are not consistently followed, the newest traits will no longer be effective. Your Gold Country Seed® Representative is available to help you develop an appropriate refuge plan for your farm. To view the complete 2012 IRM Grower Guide
as a PDF, Click Here. To view the 2012 Technology Use Guide, Click Here.
Compliance means correctly meeting all refuge requirements, which vary by product and region. Some examples are:
The sustainability of corn agricultural systems are enhanced when we follow recommended Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices:
- Employ appropriate scouting techniques and treatment decisions.
- Select insecticides that have minimal negative impact on beneficial insects; these insects are conserved by B.t.-protected crops and contribute to insect pest control.
- Select cultivars that are well-adapted to your setting. Give appropriate attention to the impact of crop maturity and timing of harvest on pest severity.
- Use recommended cultural control methods to reduce pest overwintering. Destroy crop residue promptly after harvest and use other soil management practices to reduce overwintering insects.
Provided as a summary only. Prior to planting, be sure to read the IRM Grower Guide for specific requirements for each B.t. product.
Corn Refuge Overview* – Corn-Growing Areas
* Provided as a summary only. Growers must read the IRM/Grower Guide prior to planting. To view the complete 2012 IRM Grower Guide as a PDF, Click Here
