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Doug Richmond

drichmond@purdue.edu
Professor and Turfgrass Entomology Extension Specialist

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Fall Armyworms: What next?

September 14, 2021 - From Issue: 21-15
By: Doug Richmond
A fall armyworm caterpillar with characteristic stripes and inverted, light-colored Y-shape on the head
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The entire Midwest just experienced one the worst fall armyworm (Fig. 1) outbreaks in decades, but for turfgrass professionals and enthusiasts, it’s not over yet. These seasonal, but sporadic insects made their appearance at the end of August, decimating lawns and other managed turfgrass. But, now that the damage is done, our focus shifts from[Read More…]

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  • Entomology
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This work is supported in part by Extension Implementation Grant 2021-70006-35390 / IND90001518G-1027053 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture