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Fall armyworm pheromone trap catches low throughout Indiana.
Fall armyworm pheromone trap catches low throughout Indiana.
In recent weeks, fall armyworm infestations have been decimating some soybean and forage crops in Kentucky.
Everyone remembers last year; many are awaiting this year’s fall armyworm (FAW) attack. Still, at this time, there is little activity reported in the Midwest.
Astute observers have recently reported mysterious egg masses on the outside of their homes, including siding, gutters, soffits, facia, and porch ceiling fan blades!
Reports of denuded forage crops, especially alfalfa, from large numbers of fall armyworm have been shared from throughout Kentucky and southern counties of Indiana and Illinois.
In recent weeks, fall armyworm infestations have been decimating some soybean and forage crops in Kentucky.
Armyworm has been an occasional, yet unpleasant, surprise throughout this summer to those with grass crops, e.g, corn, orchardgrass, etc. One instance of late planted corn was documented in Pest&Crop 2018.17 (July 27).
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