Safflower XVI-2

Cutworms

Gary L. Hein

Cutworm Adult	Cutworm Larva

Early in the season, cutworms (primarily army and pale western) will either cut the seedlings off below the ground or feed on the developing foliage of young seedlings. These cutworms are most likely to occur where winter cereals have been planted in the fall and in areas that were tilled early the previous fall. These cutworms are most active early in the season so early plantings (May) are most vulnerable to these cutworms. No insecticides are labeled on safflower that would be effective at controlling cutworms.

Categories: Safflower, Cutworms, Insects

Date: 04/19/2006