Doug Johnson,
Extension Entomologist
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Fig. 1. Black cutworm moth.
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Capture
of black cutworm moths in the IPM traps has been above the rolling five year
average for the last several weeks. The activity of this insect has been
notoriously difficult to predict over the years, even with years of data on
its’ flight activity. Nevertheless given that the moth capture is above
“normal” and we are experiencing unusually cool and damp weather, it may be
that we should keep a closer check on our young corn plants.
