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Insects, Pests, Plant Diseases and Weeds

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2010

Sorghum Webworm

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Sp341-B-Sorghum Webworm In Grain Sorghum, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service Apr 2010

Sp341-B-Sorghum Webworm In Grain Sorghum, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service

Insects, Pests, Plant Diseases and Weeds

The sorghum webworm (Figure 1) is an occasional pest of sorghum in Tennessee. Grain sorghum that is planted in late June can become severely damaged by this insect. Heavy infestations of webworms may completely destroy a developing grain head.