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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

National Biosafety Authority (NBA) has assured farmers in western Kenya that genetically modified (GMO) maize is resistant to ...

Most of those are about armyworms. Shawn Hollis, president of pest control and lawn care company Wayne's, called this years swarm "Armyworm-A-Geddon." He says over the past three and a half days ...

Although cattle prices remain high, Arkansas producers had no shortage of obstacles to keep profit margins thin in 2024.

Armyworms are so-called because they invade fields or landscapes as large groups and can cause a lawn to turn brown seemingly overnight. Young worms are ½ to 3/4 inch long. Mature ones are 1 ½ ...

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 ...