Baseline Susceptibility of Striacosta albicosta (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in Ontario, Canada to Vip3A Bacillus thuringiensis Protein

Striacosta albicosta (Smith; Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) is a pest of corn (Zea mays L.), which has recently expanded its range into Ontario, Canada. Genetically modified corn expressing Vip3A insecticidal protein from Bacillus thuringiensis is a biotechnological option for the control of S. albicosta. To support an insect resistance management program, we conducted a study of baseline susceptibility of 10-field collected S. albicosta populations in...