We are finding Fall Armyworms in many pastures and hay fields. In fields with above threshold numbers, this can reduce the hay yield or grass available for cattle grazing. I use a sweep net to sample and use an economic threshold of 25 worms per 5 sweeps. An alternative threshold is when worm counts exceed 2-3 per square foot. We sprayed an insecticide control trial last Wednesday near Port Lavaca (9/14/22). Results of the trial found most commonly used insecticides worked well. This includes pyrethroids like Lambda-Cyhalothrin, Lambda… Read More →