| Show expert advises how to control cutworm I 1 i no thoroughly satisfactory method is known for the control of pale western cutworms cut worms that are doing so much damage to wheat f ields fields in some sections of utah vac according cording to professor C J associate entomologist of the utah experiment station i it has been observed however that th the adult moths prefer loose mellow soil in wh which le h to lay their eggs advantage has been taken of this his preference of the moths and the cultivation ti of the summer fallow managed and timed in such a manner as to leave the surface well crusted during august and early september when the moths lay their eggs the I 1 crusted soil prevents or hinders egg laying professor sore said aj the summer fallow should be kept absolutely clean by necessary summer cultivation until about july 1 after which cultivation should cease showers and rains will crust the soil surface which should remain entirely undisturbed until after the moths have laid their eggs seeding may then be done if this time is not known it v would be advisable to delay seeding until after october lit has been found that the use oppress of press drills are aie advantageous since they firm the soil along wheat rows and cutworms Cut worms avoid packed soil there is is a possibility that deep plowing followed by heavy rolling or of infested fields after i the cutworms cut worms have finished I 1 feeding will bury these flormann flor mant w worms to a sufficient nt depth and the soil to prevent the moths from reaching the surface |
