Cutworms on Sweet Corn: Signs & Control
Cutworms is a common pest of sweet corn. Here's how to spot the damage and stop it organically-first.
Signs to look for on Sweet Corn
Seedlings cut; damaged stalks near ground.
How to control it (organic-first)
Collars; BAIT or BT; delay planting to avoid peak.
More on Cutworms: Young transplants cut at soil line overnight. Prevention: Till in fall; avoid fresh manure; start transplants sturdy.
Cutworms on other plants
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