Pictured: Black cutworm moths. Photo by K. Hamilton DATCP Ahead of spring corn planting, DATCP’s Pest Survey Program and many ...

Once it's time to move your seedlings outside, how do you ensure they're safe from wind and predators? Try this tin can hack ...

Cutworms are a common garden pest that can cause serious damage to your plants, especially during the early stages of growth. These caterpillar-like pests feed on plant stems and leaves, often causing ...

HERMISTON — Big problems can sometimes come in small packages. One such big problem that is beginning to cause issues for farmers is the winter cutworm. Jacob Powell of Oregon State University on ...

An Indigenous-led farm and land-based training program located in Kitwanga is slowly recovering after an infestation destroyed nearly all of their plants. Back in May, Tea Creek Farm had a community ...

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In southeastern PA, there is a heightened risk of damage from black cutworm, so now is the time to begin scouting for their cutting damage in corn fields. Across PA, folks should scout for cereal leaf ...

Corn growers in southern and central Wisconsin should begin monitoring for black cutworm (BCW) damage starting May 21. This pest poses a threat to young corn plants, especially when larvae reach the ...

Now is the time to be aware of the arrival of black cutworm moths. Penn State Extension and the Department of Entomology are monitoring black cutworm populations with pheromone traps.