Early Detection of Fall Armyworm Leads to Swift Action and Enhanced ROI

DATE  |  May 2024

LOCATION  |  Otterbein, IN

CROP  |  Corn

THREAT  |  Insect Damage

MISSION  | 1  2  3  4    5   6

Proactive monitoring and rapid response are key to managing unexpected pest threats, such as fall armyworm.

RECOMMENDATION

• The advisor contacted the grower the next day to discuss the findings.
• After ground-truthing, the advisor also identified fall armyworm in the field.
• An insecticide was applied to the affected areas, covering 250 acres in total, following the confirmation of the pest threat.

OPPORTUNITY

Retailer Opportunity
Leverage timely pest insights at V3–V4 to deliver actionable recommendations, capture $1/acre ROI, and create meaningful advisor–grower touchpoints.

Grower Opportunity
Protect crop health and see a positive ROI — quick action against pest pressure delivered $1/acre in value while strengthening trusted advisor support.