How Do You Kill Armyworms On Apple Trees?
Armyworms are the larvae of Noctuidae or cutworm moths. They are most common in warmer climates, such as the southern United States and Central America. Armyworm larvae feed on fruit, vegetable and grain crops and can do excessive damage in a short amount of time. The best way to get rid of armyworms on apple trees is to control overgrowth and rely on the armyworms’ natural predators. Pesticides are a last resort, as they can be expensive as well as unintentionally kill insects which eat armyworms. Limit overgrowth in apple orchards. Armyworms prefer the dark and are usually only active at night; excessive overgrowth provides shade and darkness even during the day, allowing for greater activity and damage by armyworms. Check apple trees regularly for armyworm damage, including ragged holes in leaves, pellet-like droppings and the surface of apples eaten away. Also check for armyworms themselves, which are 1/2 to 2 inches long and green to black in color with a Y-shaped marking on their
