In this short video, learn about key characteristics and how to clearly identify a Corn earworm versus a Fall Armyworm. AgBiTech's Market Development Specialist, Dillon Gipson simplifies the identification in order to control pests with the right baculovirus-based insecticide for optimal biological

Know the Difference Between a Corn Earworm and a Fall Armyworm

In this short video, learn about key characteristics and how to clearly identify a Corn earworm versus a Fall Armyworm. AgBiTech's Market Development Specialist, Dillon Gipson simplifies the identification in order to control pests with the right baculovirus-based insecticide for optimal biological

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In this short video, learn about key characteristics and how to clearly identify a Corn earworm versus a Fall Armyworm. AgBiTech's Market Development Specialist, Dillon Gipson simplifies the identification in order to control pests with the right baculovirus-based insecticide for optimal biological control we offer.

Key Bullet Points (Answers)

Prolegs

Stripes

Four Dots

Crops

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What is the color of a Corn Earworm's head?

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Beige
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Translucent Blue
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What do you think? A Corn Earworm has an X shape on its head.

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False
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Some of them
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Depends on the size
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In early instars, what is another way to know you are looking at a Fall Armyworm?

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What is the easiest way to identify a Fall Armyworm?

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Abdominal sections
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Inverted Y shape on head
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Crawl speed
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Which characteristics can be found in both a Corn Earworm and Fall Armyworm?

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Stripes
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