How to Get Rid of Fall Armyworms

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HAND-PICKING

Hand-picking is one of the simplest and most eco-friendly ways to control a small fall armyworm population.

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NATURAL PREDATOR

Create a biodiverse garden to attract natural predatorS that prey on fall armyworm larvae and pupae.

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NEEM OIL

Neem oil is a natural insecticide derived from the seeds of the neem tree.

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BACILLUS THURINGIENSIS

Bacillus thuringiensis is a naturally occurring soil bacterium that targets caterpillars, including fall armyworms.

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INSECTICIDAL SOAPS

Insecticidal soaps breakS down the outer membrane of soft-bodied insects like fall armyworms, causing them to dehydrate and die.

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DIATOMACEOUS EARTH

Diatomaceous earth is a fine powder that cuts through the exoskeletons of insects.

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