David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Congratulations to Chris Leon for correctly identifying last week’s pest as true armyworm. This worm is not often found in soybean, while fall armyworm can get into soybean. Fall armyworm has a black head with… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu We continue to catch low numbers of true armyworm and black cutworm, though numbers are up slightly from last week. Many thanks to UMD extension agents Maegan Perdue and Emily Zobel along with Extension emeritus… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu For the next several weeks we will be trapping true armyworm and black cutworm using wire cone traps. This is different from last year when we used universal moth bucket traps. The wire cone traps… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist; owensd@udel.edu Armyworm and Cutworm Trap Counts Cutworm adult counts have risen a bit since last week in several locations. I expect they will continue to rise, especially after storm fronts last Sunday and forecast for today.… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Small Grains We have heard of a few reports of armyworm activity in northern Kent County, with worms clipping barley heads. As we start moving closer to harvest, watch fields that have limited green tissue… Continue Reading
