Bean IPM

Legume ipmPIPE Diagnostic Series

Wireworms

Wireworms are slender, yellowish, hard-bodied larvae that may grow up to 1 inch (25mm) or more in length; they feed on roots and hypocotyls. This pest can cause plant stunting and death.

Factors favoring

Beans following sod or grass crops

wireworms
Wireworms
Authors

H.F. Swartz and F.B. Peairs, Colorado State University

Photo credits

F.B. Peairs, Colorado State University