
Our faithful pheromone trappers are back in business, as they are now monitoring for the emergence of western bean cutworm moths from the soil, see “Western Bean Cutworm Pheromone Trap Report.”
Our faithful pheromone trappers are back in business, as they are now monitoring for the emergence of western bean cutworm moths from the soil, see “Western Bean Cutworm Pheromone Trap Report.”
A quick glance at some ornamentals on campus revealed that the Japanese beetle is beginning its emergence in west central Indiana.
Reports from those checking fields indicate that brown stink bugs were busy this spring feeding on seedling corn.
The Purdue Ag Centers (PACs) throughout the state have faithfully been capturing, and counting, armyworm moths throughout the spring.
The female moths are attracted to many hosts, tall, early lush corn being one.
Armyworm Pheromone Trap Report – 2019
Armyworm Pheromone Trap Report – 2019
The early intensive black cutworm flights into Indiana, 2nd week of April, have now received enough heat accumulation for larva to have developed to the cutting stage throughout the state.
Armyworm Pheromone Trap Report – 2019
The following map, based on GDD50, is provided to assist in timely scouting of emerged cornfields for black cutworm damage.
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