*This is an excerpt from Beef Cattle Management in Uncertain Times
In this video, Katelyn Kesheimer, an Alabama Extension entomologist, discusses summer pasture and hayfield pests. Summer Pasture and Hayfield Pests
The bermudagrass stem maggot has become a pest for cattle and hay producers across the Southeast. Producers growing bermudagrass should be prepared for bermudagrass stem maggot arrival in midsummer. They can monitor with sweep nets or blue sticky traps. For assistance, contact your county Extension office. Learn more about the control measures and strategies for mitigating damage associated with bermudagrass stem maggot.
The fall armyworm is a chronic pest in the Southeast and can cause severe damage to grass and forage crops. Damage varies in appearance and severity according to the type of grass and management practices, although well-irrigated, lush bermudagrass is favored and the damage is most severe in times of drought. Armyworms are most numerous in late summer or early fall. Control is best achieved when worms are young, so it is crucial to detect and treat in the first 10 days of their life cycle. Learn about the management of fall armyworms in pastures and hayfields.
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