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Thank you for opting in to our Beetle Monitoring Project. The form to submit your data will be available July 16 to September 16.
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Here's a quick reminder of what you need to do before filling out the form:

  • Install 4 sticky traps per field for a 7-day period.
  • Record the field coordinates and the average number of beetles captured per trap.
  • Monitor each field for 2-4 weeks.
  • Submit your field data by September 16th. Share 1-5 fields of data to win heavy-duty gloves or share 6–10+ fields to win wireless headphones*.

How to use sticky traps to estimate pressure

Assess, scout and calculate to stay ahead of the threat. Determining pressure can help you decide the best trait options.

The Western corn rootworm Diabrotica virgifera virgifera is one of the most devastating corn rootworm species. Male on the maize.

Check out 2020-2026 CRW pressure maps 

See how pressure has evolved across the Midwest with sticky trap data results from prior seasons.

*Giveaway is available to growers who are legal residents of the U.S. and 21 years of age or older who complete the following activities: (1) opt into the Beetle Monitoring program here: traits.bayer.com/thewatch (2) Request sticky traps; (3) Install the sticky traps in participant’s field(s); (4) monitor a minimum of one to five (1-5) fields (“Tier 1”) or a minimum of six to ten (6-10) fields (“Tier 2”) for four weeks; and (5) submit the data by September 16, 2026 here: traits.bayer.com/beetlemonitoring. Entrants may only submit the required data once during the Giveaway Period. Giveaway runs from July 16, 2026 through September 16, 2026. Tier 1 Prize: Heavy Duty Gloves; (ARV: $20.00); Tier 2 Prize: Wireless Headphones; (ARV: $86.00). While supplies last. Maximum of one (1) prize per participant in the Giveaway. Void where prohibited. Restrictions may apply. Sponsor reserves the right to extend, modify or cancel this giveaway at any time without notice. Sponsor: Bayer CropScience LLC, 800 N. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63167.

Disclaimer

Always read and follow pesticide label directions, insect resistance management requirements (where applicable), and grain marketing and all other stewardship practices.