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Sept. 2, 2021St. Joseph, Mo. |  By: Kaylin Byland

Officials warn about fall armyworms in the area

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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. - The University of Missouri Extension Services is urging growers to take action and scout your fields and pastures for fall armyworms.

Several states, like North Carolina and Texas, are seeing a significant increase in armyworm populations. Field Specialist in Agronomy Wayne Flanary told KXCV/KRNW that these pests can cause damage to crops and yards.

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Flanary adds to use the correct insecticide for control.