David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Congratulations to Chris Burkhart among others for correctly identifying last week’s GTP challenge as a ground beetle, a beneficial predator of slugs and caterpillars. This particular species is actually Chlaenius tricolor, a slug and worm… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Congratulations to Greg Dempsey for correctly identifying the cause as the infamous slug. Greg and the numerous other correct responders will be eligible for an end of season prize. Slug damage can be distinguished from… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Early Season Moth Activity Cutworm numbers have come up a bit in the Seaford trap. Armyworm flight continues to be low, and should not improve this week. Trap counts for the week are as follows,… 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
Bill Cissel, Extension Agent – Integrated Pest Management; bcissel@udel.edu Congratulations to Chris Williams for correctly identifying the insect in the photo as a ground beetle and for being selected to be entered into the end of season raffle for $100… Continue Reading
