armyworm infestation on Vegetable Garden
Quick answer
If your Vegetable Garden has armyworm infestation, the most likely cause is: Armyworm moths migrate north from Central America and southern states in spring, laying eggs on plants. Eggs hatch into larvae that feed voraciously on foliage, creating ragged holes or skeletonized leaves. Multiple generations per year mean continuous pressure throughout the growing season.
Start here:
- 1. Handpick egg masses from leaf undersides and crush them
- 2. Apply Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) var. kurstaki, spinosad, or Beauveria bassiana at first sign of larvae
Why Vegetable Garden gets armyworm infestation
Armyworm moths migrate north from Central America and southern states in spring, laying eggs on plants. Eggs hatch into larvae that feed voraciously on foliage, creating ragged holes or skeletonized leaves. Multiple generations per year mean continuous pressure throughout the growing season.
How to reverse armyworm infestation on Vegetable Garden
- 1
Handpick egg masses from leaf undersides and crush them
- 2
Apply Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) var. kurstaki, spinosad, or Beauveria bassiana at first sign of larvae
- 3
Spray kaolin clay before pests appear to discourage egg-laying
- 4
For severe infestations, apply neem as last resort
Keep armyworm infestation off this Vegetable Garden
Plant corn as early as possible and choose early-maturing varieties. Set up commercial insect traps with floral lures to reduce egg-laying. Cultivate soil after harvest to expose pupae to predators.