Friday 2nd May 2025

Photo: Black cutworm moths, Courtesy-Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection

Wisconsin ag officials say black cutworm moths have arrived in the state, and in big numbers.

The Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection says it’s the second straight week their pheromone traps have collected a significant numbers of moths.  As of April 25th, the 50 traps have caught 126 moths.  The earliest flight this year was recorded March 31st.

   

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