CORN INSECT PEST

Insect pests can damage agricultural crops and affect crop stand by causing injury to root
system, foliage, stalks and reproductive elements thereby reducing yield. In every field, one can
detect signs of insect pest activity that may be contributing to a less in stand or causing stress
to the development of the crop.

Learning Objectives

1. To identify insect pest attacking corn plants at different growth stages.

2. To know their life cycle, habits and characteristics.
3. To know their level and mode of infestation to crops.

How long will this exercise take?

One hour

Materials
1. Manila paper
2. Pentel pen
3. Masking tape
4. Insect net
5. Styro foam
6. Pin
7. Pencil

Steps
1. Provide a guide question on each group to be written on the manila paper.
2. Let the farmer go to the field for insect collection.
3. Identifying of insect pest.
4. Let the farmers answer the given question and report to the group.

Guide Question
1. Describe the life cycle of an insect pests of corn.
2. Describe the damage of each insect pests identified.
3. What are the control measures needed.