As soil temps warm up, the newly emerged crops are susceptible to cutworms. North Dakota State University Extension Entomologist Jan Knodel is advising farmers to routinely scout fields for cutworm feeding injury. “You may see cut plants or defoliation.” Treatment thresholds vary by crop. “They’re easier to kill when they’re small. You may want to go with a mid-to-high labeled rate for the insecticides for effective control.”
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