What’s the chance of armyworms coming out after all of this rain? The chances are very good that fall armyworms will be here shortly. These worms not only pose a problem for people that need another cutting of hay but those who plan to graze for another couple of months also. This could force some people to start feeding hay earlier than expected. This is the time of year when we start to see them. Army worms will migrate from south Texas starting in the spring and summer and usually get to us in late summer and early Fall. When they get here the moth will lay her eggs, upwards of 50, on a blade of grass. If it is too dry, the eggs will die in a few days. But if we get a little moisture to get the grass and ground wet, we could have a problem because these moths will continue to lay eggs no matter what the weather is like. The good news is they can be treated. After hatching, young worms are more susceptible to chemical control than mature worms. Using 80% sevin at 1 to 1.5 pounds/acre will usually produce good results. By checking your place regularly, you can stay on top of them and get them before they do damage. Remember that three or more worms per square foot is a good rule of thumb for an economic threshold for spraying. Remember to keep an eye on your place, especially if you have any fall seed planted or nice tender bermuda grass coming up. Drive your place at least once a day looking closely around the edges for any sign of they pest.