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Large Numbers of Fall Armyworm in Texas, Moths Appearing in Kansas

August 3, 2022

Source: Kansas State Extension

At-risk crops should be scouted regularly for the remainder of the growing season. Caterpillars increase in size at an exponential rate and a majority of feeding occurs during the later stage of development.

Gearing Up For Western Bean Cutworms In Ohio, Pennsylvania

July 4, 2012 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Ohio State University, Penn State University

Western Bean Cutworm activity is on the rise in Pennsylvania and Ohio, ag experts say.

Black Cutworm Moths Arrive Early In Big Numbers

April 7, 2012 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: By Christian Krupke and John Obermeyer, Purdue University, Mike Gray, University of Illinois

Dutiful cooperators have captured an inordinate number of black cutworm moths in traps in Indiana and Illinois in the last couple weeks.

European Corn Borer, Forgotten, But Not Gone

June 13, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: By John Obermeyer and Christian Krupke, Purdue University's Pest & Crop

Black light trap captures of European corn borer moths within the last week reveal that this once dreaded pest has not become extinct.

Armyworm And Black Cutworm Moth Flights: Something To Consider

April 27, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Purdue University

Armyworm pheromone traps monitored by the University of Kentucky have been catching an impressive early moth flight for several weeks.

Scouting Critical To No-Till Cutworm Control

Consistent field monitoring during corn plant emergence can keep you ahead of black cutworms

September 1, 2007 | Posted in Soil Health

Black cutworms can pose a serious threat to a corn crop, and no-till farmers can be at higher risk than other growers because the life cycle of the black cutworm fits well with the agronomic practices of no-till.

Holding On To Bt

If no-till corn growers don't take precautionary measures, European corn borer will likely strike back against BT corn.

By Julie Orchard posted on October 1, 1998 | Posted in Crop Protection

The introduction of hybrids containing the Bt gene gave no-tillers a new management tool to reduce European corn borer losses, but how long this tool will remain effective is the responsibility of growers.

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