We have been receiving calls on armyworms in wheat throughout the state. The first visible symptom of armyworm feeding is defoliation in the lower portion of the canopy. It is not uncommon for these lower leaves to be completely consumed before they make their way up the plant. Because these pests feed primarily at night, armyworms can often be found under debris, at the base of plants or in cracks of soil. Check these areas to ensure armyworms are still present and in fact the responsible culprit prior to making a treatment decision. http://www.arkansas-crops.com/2012/04/02/armyworms-in-wheat/
