SMYRNA, Del In spite of the fact that relatively few cornfields in Delaware encounter economic levels of black cutworm, it seems that cutworms are “everywhere” to those growers who have corn with cutworm problems. Overall cutworm activity has been slightly higher in certain areas of the state during the last three seasons, while last season (1980) it was somewhat lower in certain other areas with a history of cutworm problems, according to Delaware extension pest management specialist Mark Graustem In the spring, cutworms can be MOVE IT OUT WITH THE R 0 D ■SIL • CAPACITY • WORKABILITY •ECONOMY PATZ Silo Unloaders give you two big, lugged drive wheels for sure traction and flotation. Silage is removed evenly with the Patz exclusive self-leveling device Preset depth control adjustment, “no-load” starting with the PATZ throw-out clutch; and easy lifting, high into the top of the silo for refilling; are additional features of this durable performer. 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MARCH 5, 6&7 How to handle black cutworm found in a variety of sizes This makes the cutworm problem harder to handle since the small and medium sized larvae will continue to feed and grow, while the larger larvae are very tolerant to insecticides Because it is impossible to predict when and where cutworms will be a problem further com plicates things for growers A cutworm generally feeds at or just below the surface of the soil When it’s small it chews into a corn stalk, either cutting it off or causing it to fall over Each cut worm can cut from four to six plants during its life cycle I MACLAY & SON I 717-935-2101 CAMP HILL LLOYDSULTZBAUGH iMW- - 717-737-4554 Claw-Like Hardened Steel Gathering Cham Steel claws and rakers cut and pull apart the hardest packed or frozen silage fe > Spring Tensioned Frost Cutter Four hardened steel sell sharpening blades shear away frozen silage Ad/ustable Impeller Blades Four impeller blades ad/ust tor close tolerance and efficient silage throwing Tripod Raised For Easy Filling PATZ Unloader prepares easily lor raising high into silo top Because cutworms are mght feeders, a grower might not even suspect a problem until the weather turns warm, which makes cutworms active. The pests can cause economic damage to a field in two or three days of warm weather, catching some growers completely unaware To prevent this from happening, a grower should check twice a week for cut plants, from the time the corn sprouts until it is two feet high A rescue application of pesticide is necessary when two to three percent of the plants are damaged ■ a S '— v Be objective when checking DISTRICT MANAGER GEORGE HEATH 472 Woodcrest Dr Mechanicsburg PA 17055 717 737-0002 CONTACT YOUR LOCAL PATZ DEALER ALEXANDRIA MAX ISENBERG 814-669-4027 BALLY LONGACRE ELECTRIC 215-845-2261 BEDFORD BENCE FARM EQUIPMENT 814-623-8601 BELLEFONTI LI AJCAS BARN EQUIPMENT 814-383-2806 BELLEVILLE CHAMBERSBURG CUMBERLAND FARM & DAIRY INC. 717-263-1965 ELLIOTTSBURG CARL BAER 717-582-2648 HAMBURG SHARTLESVILLE FARM SERVICE 215-488-1025 LEBANON MARVIN J HORST DAIRY EQUIPMENT 717 272-0871 MILLERSBURG LANDIS LABOR SAVERS 717-692-4647 MILTON LANDIS FARMSTEAD AUTOMATION 717-437-2375 PIPERSVILLE MOYER FARM SERVICE 215-766-8675 OUARRYVILLE UNICORN FARM SERVICE JAMES E LANDIS 717-786-4158 TERRE HILL TERRE HILL SILO CO. 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If two to three of those plants are damaged, a rescue treatment is necessary, according to Graustem At-planting treatments are not recommended except in the case of high-risk fields, since rescue treatments are sometimes necessary even if at-planting treatments have been made A field is considered high risk if it. is low lying, is poorly drained, has moderate to heavy weed growth, particularly broadleaf weeds like duckweed; has a great deal of crop residue, was late planted, has a history of cutworm New Hydraulic Mix-Alls® Now Mix-Alls® are even better 1 New hydraulic design means less maintenance easier operation The 100-bushel Mix-All unloads in |ust 3’ minutes Power bale feeding on the 135-bushel model handles 4'4 bales a minute 1 And the hydraulic discharge conveyor with extensions reaches tanks up to 18 high See these hydraulic Mix-Alls now l BEHL FARM EQUIPMENT PEOPLE’S SALES & SERVICE Oakland Mills, PA 717-463-2735 N.G. HERSHEY & SON Manheim, PA 717-665 2271 A. L. HERR&BRO. 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