Although armyworms are aerial pests, the larval stage of these insects attacks cereal crops. Learn more about armyworms and how to get rid of them.

The armyworm is about an inch in length, gray with white markings, and is usually first seen in late summer. It is known for damaging lawns and other home landscapes.

MU Extension state field crops and forage entomologist Ivair Valmorbida says corn and wheat growers should be on the lookout for early season pests, including black cutworm and true armyworm.

Good news from Cory Tanner (Horticulture Program Team Director at Clemson University), is we are about midway to even two-thirds of the way through this armyworm cycle, and things should improve ...

Good news from Cory Tanner (Horticulture Program Team Director at Clemson University), is we are about midway to even two-thirds of the way through this armyworm cycle, and things should improve ...

There are two types of armyworms to look out for — the fall armyworm and the true armyworm. Fall armyworms, which would be the kind causing damage now, are usually a half-inch long.

Is A Double Whammy of True Armyworm Underway? True armyworm (not to be confused with fall armyworm) is moving into Midwest wheat and corn crops now. Many are newcomers from the South, but ...

Fall armyworm infestations on the one hand can cause significant yield losses in affected crops, particularly in developing countries where farmers may lack effective control methods.

According to the University of Georgia extension, 82% of Georgia’s counties had reported damage from armyworms. The fall armyworm is the caterpillar of a moth that arrives in Georgia almost ...

A CABI-led study involving 57 scientists from 46 different institutions has provided a comprehensive review of the devastating fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) including details on its ...

Control measures for fall armyworm, (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith), vary with the crop and its stage of development. Generally, seedling plants sustain economic damage with fewer ...