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Fall Armyworms are Back!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fall armyworms have been spotted in the Wichita area, including the John C. Pair Horticultural Center.  Armyworms are foliar feeding caterpillars that can sever turfgrass tillers at the ground level.  Recovery is often good after the damage occurs, but be aware that if no attempt at control is used, turf quality will be low for a period of time.   Dr. Raymond Cloyd provides details about fall armyworms and their biology and control HERE!