Generally, cutworms can first be found on warmer south facing slopes, areas that border grass/pasture or a spot in the field that has weed issues the year before.Damage can first be noticed by bare patches in a field or several missing plants in a row.Here are some key factors to consider for cutworms in sunflowers: As the plant matures, damage moves to the leaves and the plant is typically able to recover (V4-V6 stage). Damage is caused by cutting off the seedling, sometimes below the cotyledon or before they even emerge out of the ground. Sunflowers can have irreversible damage in the seedling stage from several species of cutworms. ![]() When everything looks great from a distance, don’t forget to get out of the pickup and check your sunflower fields for cutworms this time of year. ![]() ![]() Jun 6, 2019, 10:00 AM Cutworms in Sunflowers
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