(S4:E44) Boring Problems?: Managing the Dectes Stem Borer Part 2
From I See Dead Plants by Ed Zaworski
December 24, 2025 · 40 min · Season 4 · Episode 44
About this episode
Ed interviews Dr. Adam Varenhorst about managing the Dectes stem borer in crops.
In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Adam Varenhorst of South Dakota State University. They discuss Adam's work with an emerging insect problem in soybeans, Sunflowers and other plants the dectes stem borer. Additional Resources https://academic.oup.com/jee/article/118/5/2338/8177282 Time Stamps (00:00) Introduction to I See Dead Plants Podcast (01:24) Understanding the Dectes Stem Borer (03:29) Historical Context and Pest Management Challenges (05:27) Larvae Behavior and Infestation Indicators (12:25) Crop Rotation and Trap Cropping Strategies (16:33) Non-Chemical Management Strategies (20:39) Future Research Directions (31:42) Key Takeaways for Growers (37:34) Acknowledgments and Resources Zaworski, E. (Host) Varenhorst, A. (Interviewee). S4:E44 (Podcast). Boring Problems?: Managing the Dectes Stem Borer Part 2. 12/24/2025 . In I See Dead Plants . Crop Protection Network. Transcript
People in this episode
Host: Ed Zaworski
Guest: Dr. Adam Varenhorst
Topics covered
- Dectes Stem Borer
- Pest Management
- Soybeans
- Sunflowers
- Crop Rotation
- Non-Chemical Strategies
- Future Research
Keywords
- Dectes Stem Borer
- pest management
- soybeans
- sunflowers
- crop rotation
- non-chemical strategies
- insect problems
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: South Dakota State University, Crop Protection Network
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