Cutworms—a generic term for the caterpillars of many moths—feed on tender plants. Learn how to get rid of cutworms in the ...

They will become quite active in early spring and will feed on a wide variety of plants in the vegetable garden. Cutworms typically are a problem mostly in spring and early summer. To keep them ...

Early in the growing season cutworms chew off seedling, young transplants, garden vegetables, and flowers. Later in the season these pests can also injure the crop by eating irregular holes in the ...

One of my biggest predicaments growing vegetables in my backyard garden is dealing with cutworms. Cutworms are a type of nocturnal moth larvae that feed by wrapping themselves around seedling ...

The larval stage of some insects spend part of their life cycle in soil and will damage plants. Grubs, wireworms and cutworms ...

Q: We have had trouble with cutworms in our vegetable garden for several years. Is there any way to control them other than digging around the fallen plant until you find the cutworm? I planted ...

About 1,300 gardeners from across North America responded, providing new, region-specific insight into vegetable garden pest control. Our survey had strengths and weaknesses. It included ...

If you find large sections of leaves missing from your perennials, vegetables or annuals, there’s a good chance cutworms have been at work in your garden. Cutworms are the larvae of nondescript ...