The potential for corn seeds and plants to become infected with a disease is greatly determined by genetics, use of fungicidal seed treatments, environmental conditions, time in the growing season, and the presence of casual agents (fungal or bacterial pathogens, viral vectors, and nematodes).  

Scouting corn rootworm (CRW) adults may benefit growers in several ways by helping growers reduce input costs and lower risk of economic loss from CRW.