Cutworms are larvae of the moth family Noctuidae. Cutworms feed at night on the stems, leaves and roots of young plants and can cause significant damage in gardens and flowerbeds. Their feeding habits grow plants making it hard for them to survive. In the cut-worm stage, they are capable of causing great damage to seedlings and young plants by cutting off their leaves, foliage or stems at the ground level. They usually breed in the fall season and remain active until spring when they form cocoons and pupate. Cutworms are notorious pests that can cause damage to your garden. They can be a big problem for gardeners due to the fact that they often kill young plants and seedlings right in their beds. In order to keep cutworms at bay, make sure you get them early and prevent it from getting out of hand. This will ensure that every crop you grow is healthy and ready for harvesting. It’s also very important that you take steps as soon as you begin seeing cutworms in your garden or else it will become an even bigger issue.
Pesticide For Cutworms
Cutworms are a common pest of vegetables, flowers and trees. They feed on the roots of plants, causing damage that can kill the plant. Cutworm larvae are the most common type of caterpillars to feed on plants. They are brownish-gray worms with a brown head and legs.
The best way to prevent damage from cutworms is to keep them away from your garden. Apply an insecticide spray or dust around plantings in early spring before they emerge from the soil. These products will kill the larvae if they come into contact with them. You should also check your garden regularly for signs of cutworms so you can treat any areas where you see them before they become a problem.
Cutworm is a common pest in lawns during the summer months. They are most active at night and can be found anywhere in a lawn, including the turfgrass, soil, and mulch. Cutworms feed on plants by cutting off new growth and killing seedlings. The larvae are creamy white with brown heads and grow up to 1 inch long. Adult moths are grayish-brown with one dark spot on each forewing. There are two generations per year; the first generation emerges from overwintering pupae in May or early June and lays eggs on young grass seedlings or transplants; the second generation emerges in August or September and lays eggs on plants that have been cut back due to mowing or other reasons.
The best way to control them is by using an insecticide that contains carbaryl (Sevin), cyfluthrin, lambda-cyhalothrin
Cutworms can be controlled by applying products containing carbaryl (Sevin), cyfluthrin, lambda-cyhalothrin or malathion around the base of each plant as soon as they emerge from the ground. Repeat applications may be necessary if you see signs of cutworm damage later in the season.
List of Pesticide For Cutworms
- INSECT KILLER – This pest control is great for use on cabbage looper, hornworms, tent caterpillar, gypsy moth, bagworm and many more.
- PROTECTS FRUITS, VEGETABLES, SHADE TREES & ORNAMENTALS – Designed for use on broccoli, cauliflower, kale, mustard greens, eggplant, pepper, melons, tomatoes, cabbage, shade trees and ornamentals.
- DOESN’T HARM BENEFICIAL INSECTS – Kills worms and caterpillar stage insects while causing no harm to birds, earthworms, or beneficial insects, such as honeybees and ladybugs.
- FAST ACTING FORMULA – Must be eaten by worms or caterpillars to be effective. After ingesting, bugs immediately stop feeding and will die within 2-3 days.
- ORGANIC GARDENING – The active ingredient of the product is a natural strain of the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis, which is a leading insecticide used worldwide. Approved for organic gardening, our product is safe for use around people and pets.
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Weight | 2.33 Pounds |
Release Date | 2021-11-10T00:00:01Z |
- INSECT KILLER: Kills over 70 listed insects including Aphids, Caterpillars, Thrips, Tomato Hornworm, and Whiteflies
- PROTECT FRUIT & VEGETABLES: Protect fruits and vegetables from insect damage, for outdoor use
- EASY APPLICATION: Spray onto plant until leaves are evenly coated, but not dripping
- RAINPROOF PROTECTION: Rainproof in just 1 hour
- COVERAGE AREA: Treats up tp 5,333 square feet
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Height | 11.3 Inches |
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Length | 4.7 Inches |
Release Date | 2011-05-23T00:00:01Z |
- Insect Killer – this pest control is designed for use on caterpillars and worm type insects, such as cabbage looper, bagworm, gypsy moth, fall cankerworm, elm spanworm and many more.
- Foliage protector – this insecticide is designed for use on a variety of plants including broccoli, Celery, cabbage, Turnip greens, mustard greens, Cauliflower, melons, lettuce, tomatoes, shade trees, ornamentals and many more.
- Safe for earthworms & bees – when used as directed, Monterey b.T. Has no effect on birds, earthworms, or beneficial insects such as honeybees or Ladybugs.
- Organic gardening – our insecticide is OMRI listed and approved for organic gardening. OMRI, the organic materials Review Institute, determines whether or not a product Qualifies as organic under the USDA’s national organic program.
- Easy to apply – product instantly mixes with water and should be applied using either a trigger spray bottle or pressure tank sprayer. Carefully read and use according to label directions.
- Power Source Type: Air Powered
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Color | 16 Oz. |
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Height | 7 Inches |
Width | 4 Inches |
Length | 2 Inches |
Weight | 1.2000003429148 Pounds |
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Release Date | 2021-04-27T00:00:00.000Z |
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Release Date | 2020-08-14T00:00:00-04:00 |