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How to Manage PestsUC Pest Management Guidelines
DESCRIPTION OF THE PESTSCutworms and armyworms are considered minor pests because infestations are scattered and infrequent in most California pear orchards. Adults and larvae usually are active at night and not normally seen. DAMAGECutworms and armyworms may become a chronic problem in some orchards where lush ground covers grow up into trees, thus favoring early worm development and access to the trees. They feed on fruit surfaces and foliage in the lower parts of the tree. Foliage will have holes and appear tattered or be stripped. In late districts, spotted cutworms can occur in heavy numbers without warning and sometimes do extensive damage in a short period of time. They climb into trees when buds are developing in spring and destroy part or all of the blossom clusters and new leaves. Later generations may attack fruit and foliage up to harvest. This is not a frequent problem, however. MANAGEMENTCutworms and armyworms are very infrequent pests. If stripped foliage or buds are observed, look for cutworms at night to see if they are responsible. Generally, damage occurs only in orchards with overgrown ground covers. If problems occur, control ground vegetation. PUBLICATION![[UC Peer Reviewed]](/IMAGES/logo-ucpeerreviewed.jpg){kind=logo}
UC IPM Pest Management Guidelines: Pear |
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