Every spring, dozens of cooperators throughout the state put forth considerable effort in trapping for the arrival and intensity of black cutworm moths.
John Obermeyer
Armyworm moth captures have varied this spring, with some being quite impressive (see “Armyworm Pheromone Trap Report”).
When a freeze occurs early in the spring after soybean fields have been planted, damage is dependent on many variables, especially the growth stage.
Armyworm Pheromone Trap Report – 2020
2019 Black Cutworm Pheromone Trap Report Form
Many species of cutworms feed on corn and soybean if it’s available.
2019 Black Cutworm Pheromone Trap Report Form
Black cutworm moth catches in many of our cooperator’s pheromone traps continue to be quite impressive (see “Black Cutworm Adult Pheromone Trap Report”).
Armyworm Pheromone Trap Report – 2020
Many black cutworm trappers have captured large numbers of moths, see “Black Cutworm Pheromone Trap Report.” In trying to find levity during the Covid-19 pandemic, there have been various quips during their reports about this pest’s lack of adherence to our social distancing guidelines!
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