The western bean cutworm (WBC) trapping season continues, and after a slow start, moth flights have increased in many northern Indiana county traps this past week.
The western bean cutworm (WBC) trapping season continues, and after a slow start, moth flights have increased in many northern Indiana county traps this past week.
The western bean cutworm (WBC) trapping season continues, and after a slow start, moth flights have surged in many northern Indiana county traps this past week.
The storms’ origins in the Southwestern U.S. literally vacuumed up black cutworm moths and “spit them out” during its passage through the Midwest.
In looking over the black cutworm pheromone trap reports, it is obvious that many moths have arrived into areas of Indiana.
It seems that the freezing temperatures, and snow, of just over a week ago has spurred an increase in the black cutworm and armyworm moth activity, see the accompanying pheromone trap captures.
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!
Last week’s articles were concerning the eye-popping numbers of black cutworm and armyworm moths being captured by pheromone trap cooperators and weevil damage being reported in southern Indiana alfalfa fields.
In looking over the black cutworm and armyworm pheromone reports, it is obvious that many moths have arrived into Indiana. This, coupled with a delayed planting season, increases the likelihood that high-risk fields may experience damage.
Though black cutworm and/or armyworms moths may be present in the state, they are certainly hanging low until the conditions improve.
This week, I was contacted about a 300+ acre, 5-6 leaf cornfield with multiple problems, described as plants dying and toppling over with feeding damage at the base of the roots.
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