Saturday 17th May 2025

Michigan State University Extension educators located in the central region of the state say a rare pest resurgence has been reported with this year’s delayed frosts.

Monica Jean says there’s not much to be done in cover crops for second-generation armyworms but if found in early planted wheat fields, farmers should consider pest management options.

“It is not common, this is like a one in 60- or 70-year occurrence,” she says.

   

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