Cutworms—a generic term for the caterpillars of many moths—feed on tender plants. Learn how to get rid of cutworms in the garden.

Patrol for cutworms. Monitor the garden regularly to detect damage early on, especially in spring. Go out early in the morning, after sundown and/or in the evening when cutworms are most active.

Cutworms do their damage only when they are in the larval stage. Adult cutworm moths do not damage plants. Early in the growing season cutworms chew off seedling, young transplants, garden ...

Cutworms typically are a problem mostly in spring and early summer. To keep them under control, remove weeds, grasses and debris in the vegetable garden that provide cover.

It can also be helpful to scout your garden for cutworms. Carefully dig one to two inches into the soil near afflicted seedlings. The caterpillars are small, growing from a few millimeters up to ...

When disturbed, cutworms curl into a tight “C” shape. They are attracted to a wide array of popular garden vegetables, including tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, beans, corn, asparagus, sunflowers ...

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It sounds as if you have an infestation of the small but mighty cutworm, an all too common pest of lettuce and other garden crops this time of year. As you have experienced, they do much of their ...

Cutworms are a troublesome garden pest, knocking down young plants as soon as they begin to stand on their own.Cutworm damage is some of the cruelest you’ll see in the garden, although it’s ...

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