What Do Cutworms Do to Plants
Cutworms Chew Through Plant Stems at the Base. They Primarily Feed on Roots and Foliage of Young Plants, and Will Even Cut off the Plant from Underneath the...
Cutworms chew through plant stems at the base. They primarily feed on roots and foliage of young plants, and will even cut off the plant from underneath the soil. In most cases, entire plants will be destroyed; they do a lot of damage in no time at all.
What does cut worm damage look like?
Cutworm Damage in the Garden Some are black, brown, grey or tan while others can be pink or green. Some have spots, other stripes, and even soil hues. In general, the cutworms won’t get more than 2 inches (5 cm.) long and if you pick them up, they curl into a C shape.
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How do I keep cutworms off my plants?
- Place aluminum foil or cardboard collars around transplants. This creates a barrier that stops cutworm larvae from feeding on plants.
- Place the collars around plants such that one end is pushed a few inches into the soil, and the other end extends several inches above ground.
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