Paper Wasps (Polistes spp.) Attacking Fall Armyworm Larvae (Spodoptera frugiperda) in Turfgrass
D. W. Held, C. Wheeler, C. M. Abraham, and K. Pickett
August 2008
Research
The biology and role of paper wasps (Polistes spp.) in turfgrass have not been studied. The objective of this paper is to identify common species of paper wasps attacking fall armyworm larvae and to investigate foraging activity in turfgrass. It is the first to document species of Polistes associated with predation of turf-infesting caterpillars and to investigate their foraging activity on fall armyworms. Recommendations for use of pesticides and application scheduling are discussed.
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