For the week of 7/22-7/28. Western Bean Cutworm numbers have dropped significantly in a weeks time. If you are out scouting the economic threshold is 5 egg masses per 100 plants scouted. Eggs range in color from white to purple (close to hatching) are are usually found on upper leaves of the plant.
WBC:
Freedom – 17
Monroe – 16
Pleasant -6
Bartlow – 13
NWARS – 12
ECB:
Freedom – 0
Bartlow – 0
BMSB:
Flatrock – 0 male; 0 female; 0 nymphs