Fall Armyworms have already begun their march in neighboring states
Fall Armyworms have been reported in adjacent state’s hayfields. Several counties in the black-belt of south Alabama, south Georgia, and the coastal bend of Texas have all seen activity in Spring 2012. Reports from east Texas indicate the worms are out in unusually large numbers.
As the name indicates, outbreaks are more commonly associated with the autumn. These pest consume about 80 percent of all the food they will eat in the last two to three days of their 30-day life cycle, so stopping them early is critical
A prudent course of action suggests scouting for this pest now.
Les Harrison is the UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Director, Agriculture and Natural Resources. He works with small and medium sized producers in the Big Bend region of north Florida on a wide range of topics. He has a Master’s of Science Degree in Agricultural Economics from Auburn University and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Journalism from the University of Florida.
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