Cut Worm
Common Name
Cutworm
Seasons of Activity
Moths emerge in late spring and summer. Eggs are laid onto summer and autumn weeds.
Areas of Plant Affected
Foliage
Scientific Name
Agrostis munda
Key Distinguishing Feature
The mature grubs are plump, smooth caterpillars Generally larvae of all species grow to about 40-50 mm long and are relatively hairless, with a distinctly plump, greasy appearance and dark head. They are usually quite uniform in body colour.
Cutworms are caterpillars of several species of night-flying moths, one of which is the well-known bogong moth. The mature grubs are plump, smooth caterpillars. The caterpillars are called cutworms because they cut down young plants as they feed on stems at or below the soil surface.
They are most damaging when caterpillars transfer from summer and autumn weeds onto newly emerged seedlings.
Key Products for Control:
Quarterback Insecticide - 15mL/100sqm in 6-10Ltrs water,
Acelepryn Liquid - 15mL/100sqm in 6-10Ltrs water,
- For active infestations, after application, wait 24 hours before irrigating thoroughly into soil profile. For all other applications, irrigate within an hour of applying.
- Do not apply if soil is saturated with water.
- Apply product before or at peal egg hatch for maximum control (mid-September).
- Calibrate your spray equipment before applying product to your lawn.
- Mix 1/2 tank of clean water with product and agitate. Keep mixture agitated and suspended in solution at all times.
Acelepryn GR - 1.5Kg/100sqm, *For active infestations, after application, wait 24 hours before irrigating thoroughly into soil profile. For all other applications, irrigate within an hour of applying.
*Always refer to the label before applying any products to your lawn*
