Cutter Worms

[mandiex4]

Anyone have any great ways to get rid of those dang cutter worms? They have gotten 2 of my squash mounds already...............

[The_Blob]

Bacillus Thuringiensis, or BT, is a well-known biological control for all types of caterpillars. This organic powder paralyzes the intestinal tract of caterpillars when they begin to feed. Apply BT to the soil around the plants, rather than to leaves, to prevent killing the butterfly larvae you want to encourage. Reapply BT after it rains.

OR

If you’re experiencing a rainy spring that prevents the use of BT, these conditions are optimal for parasitic nematodes. These beneficial nematodes live in the soil and appreciate moist conditions to help them migrate towards their prey. Steinernema carpocapsae and Steinernema feltiae are two commercially available nematodes that control cutworms.

[dyermaker]

What do cutter worms look like? I've got an infestation of worms in my yard but I am no expert...a worm is worm to me. Yucky and slimy.....yikes, gives me the willies just talking about it! They probably are cutter worms. Can you provide me with a little more information so I may investigate?

Thank you!

[pills]

nails. Put a nail next to the plant.