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» Army Cutworm - Information on Euxoa auxiliaris, which attacks many crops, its life cycle, assessing the damage caused and possible management strategies.

» Diseases - Information on about 20 diseases that affect cereal and other crops, with for each, a general description and photograph of the symptoms, and advice on control measures.

» Fall Armyworm: Spodoptera frugiperda - Photographs and information on the life cycle of this pest, its description, host plants, damage caused, natural enemies and management using insecticides and biological controls.

» A Guide to Grasshopper Control in Cropland - Article discussing the damage these insects can do, their life cycle and how to determine when control is required and what chemical to use.

» Insects that Attack Seeds and Seedlings of Field Crops - Illustrated information on seedcorn beetles, seedcorn maggots, thief ants, wireworms, white grubs, cornfield ants and corn root aphids. [PDF]

» Leafhoppers: Empoasca fabae - A description of these pests, with photographs, and information on the damage they cause, their life cycle and control.

» Redbacked Cutworm - Information on Euxoa ochrogaster, which attacks many different crops, its life cycle, assessing the damage caused and possible management strategies.

» Symphylans: Soil Pest Management Options - Describes the symphylan life cycle and the damage symphylans can cause and includes monitoring techniques and sustainable management options to prevent economic damage.

» Wireworms - Provides details of the biology and life cycle of the click beetle and the development, feeding habits and monitoring of its destructive larvae. [PDF]

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