WEEK 4: Moth movement is low, rootworms in the landscape.

Don’t worry if you’re getting a late start to the planting season. So are the bugs. Many of the pest moth species we track are LOWER than normal for this time of year.

You may start to notice those familiar 12-spot beetles around, particularly on the dandelions in your yard or garden. These are the overwintered females, looking for suitable egg-laying sites (seedling corn, cucumbers, beans).

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