Non-Chemical Management
- Cut weeds and remove debris from around trees.
- Encourage natural enemies of cutworms including birds and spiders.
- Use a sticky material such as Tanglefoot or Stik-Em. It is applied to a polyethylene strip secured around the trunk and acts as a barrier to prevent access to the foliage. Keep in mind that low-hanging branches and tall weeds may also provide access.
- Hand-pick night-feeding larvae, when practical.
Select non-chemical management options as your first choice!