Tagungsband / Internationale Fachtagung zum Forschungsprogramm über den Westlichen Maiswurzelbohrer

Proceedings International Conference on the German Diabrotica Research Program, November 14-16, 2012, Berlin, Germany The Western Corn Rootworm Diabrotica virgifera virgifera, one of the most significant corn pests, was introduced into Europe in 1992 and has spread and invaded many important corn growing areas in Europe. In Germany, especially the federal states of Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg and Rhineland-Palatinate are affected. Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia, and Saxony have detected individual specimens but the beetle has not yet established there. Eff ective control measures are required to slow down further spread of the beetle in Germany to protect corn production in the areas concerned in the long term. To achieve these aims, an extensive research programme was established in 2008 by the Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection (BMELV) and the Bavarian State Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Forestry (StMELF) with the participation of the federal state of Baden-Württemberg. The proceedings summarize the research results of the projects presented at an International Conference in November 2012 in Berlin. They considered the most varied aspects, from the biology of the beetle, efficacy and environmental compatibility of different control measures for beetles and larvae to economic impacts. The comprehensive knowledge gained within the research program provides scientifi c recommendations regarding necessary measures for containing and controlling the Western Corn Rootworm.