True armyworms sighted; scout now to avoid damage

Jun 13, 2023
Jun 13, 2023

Armyworm-photo-1 — Dusk or dawn is the best time to scout for the insect because the young larvae feed at night. During the heat of day, they will hide under plant debris on the ground.
Photo courtesy University of Missouri Extension

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WEST PLAINS, Mo. — University of Missouri Extension agronomists in south central, southwestern and northwestern Missouri have reported sightings of true armyworms.

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