Armyworms are the larval stage of several species of moths, with the fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) being the most common in the United States. These caterpillars are named for their habit ...

It’s no secret farmers saw more crop damage from armyworms last fall than previous years due to intense pressure from the pest. So, what’s the forecast for armyworm damage during the 2022 growing ...

Several species of armyworms can be found in the Midwest each year. Fall armyworm moths arrive to the Midwest later in the season and are typically attracted to extremely late planted corn, which can ...

Pale orange and brown stripes are visible along the sides of its body. Armyworms usually feed at night or during cloudy days, often hiding beneath crop debris at other times. Armyworm feed primarily ...

Further inspection into the top strata of the substrate revealed fall armyworms, but, if left alone for long enough, the worms can burrow deep into the substrate, making it very difficult to identify ...

Armyworms in the caterpillar stage are the larvae of moths, and they are crazy surface feeders. They move through lawns in large groups, devouring blades of grass and leaving behind brown lawn ...

A record 33 counties have been affected by the fall armyworm invasion, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. The pests have invaded farms under maize, sorghum, beans, finger millet and other ...

Over 1,200 hectares of maize fields in Kalulushi District, Copperbelt Province, have been affected by the fall armyworm. The affected fields belong to more than 5,000 farmers from 12 agricultural ...