Agronomists are advising growers to remain vigilant for maize pests

Following numerous reports of caterpillar activity in maize crops across the country in recent weeks, agronomists are advising growers to remain vigilant and ensure they correctly identify species

Ashleigh Ellwood
Head of Arable
clock • 2 min read
Agronomists are advising growers to remain vigilant for maize pests

In most cases, the predominant species being found are Silver-Y and Beet Armyworm, says Amie Hunter, agronomist & technical support adviser at Hutchinsons. "However, with the concerns over European Corn...

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