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Watch for Cutworms in Row Crops
Begin watching for cutworms as row crops emerge. Check the base of damaged plants. Worms may be found 1 to 2" below the soil surface. Cutworms are nighttime feeders. Use 15 to 20 gallons of water per acre when treating cutworms.
In soybeans treat when 1 or more cutworms are found per 3 ft. of row.
Treat sunflower if a 25% stand reduction has occurred or more than one cutworm per square foot is found.
In corn treat when over 3% of the plants are cut or 1 in 20 show leaf feeding.
For currently labeled insecticides see current Field Crop Insect Management Guide http://www.ext.nodak.edu/extpubs/plantsci/pests/e1143w1.htm
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