Fall Armyworm is a common pest in hay, especially bermudagrass varieties (Coastal, Tifton 44, Midland 99, etc.) and can decimate a crop if left unchecked.
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Angus Catchot
This past winter’s cold snap suppressed redbanded stinkbug populations in the Midsouth, but experts warn there could still be localized hotspots in 2021. MSU Extension entomologist discusses products and strategies for controlling crop pests in the coming year.
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Jun 15, 2021 to Jun 17, 2021
It’s true every year is different in farming, but in the Midsouth, you can almost always count on insect pressure creating potential problems. As crop scouting begins in earnest for much of the region, we caught up with Angus Catchot, Extension entomologist with Mississippi State University, to discuss likely pest issues, how the past winter’s extreme cold could help and hurt, upcoming research that has him very excited, and ultimately, what growers can do to protect yield.