The winter cutworm, unlike similar species, is tolerant of cold temperatures and remains active throughout winter. Both the cutworms and adult moths are more active at night. Adult moths have brown fore-wings and bright yellow or orange hind wings. It has brown dashes running down its back and black markings on its head that resemble brackets. The cutworm or caterpillar has a hairless, brown body that can reach up to three inches in length. Because the adult moths are effective fliers, the species was able to spread rapidly across the northern U.S. It made its first North American appearance in Nova Scotia in 1979. The winter cutworm, also called noctua pronuba, is the larval form of the yellow underwing moth.

Here’s more information to help you recognize an infestation and avoid the damage it can cause.

Most insect pests die out or hibernate during the snowy season, but there’s one pest that can survive the harsh weather to destroy your garden. Grant County Fair-August 17th to August 20th-Carson, North Dakota.When winter arrives in Burlington, Massachusetts, you may think that your pest control issues are over until next spring. Oliver County Fair-August 10th to August 12th-Center, North Dakota. Morton County Fair-August 2nd to August 6th-New Salem, North Dakota. North Dakota State Fair-July 21st to July 29th-Minot, North Dakota (Jelly Roll, Brad Paisley, Whiskey Myers & Eric Church in concert). Mercer County Fair-July 13th to July 16th-Beulah, North Dakota.

Kidder County Fair-July 12th to July 16th-Steele, North Dakota. (Tyler Hubbard, Jelly Roll, & Dan+Shay in concert) Find out more info here. Red River Valley Fair-July 7th to July 16th-West Fargo, North Dakota. (Johnny Holm Band in concert) Find out more info here. Stutsman County Fair-June 28th to July 1st-Jamestown, North Dakota. (Dustin Lynch in concert) Find out more here. Roughrider Days-June 17th to July 9th-Dickinson, North Dakota. McLean County Fair-June 16th to June 18th-Underwood, North Dakota. Missouri River Festival-June 2nd to June 11th-Bismarck Event Center Parking Lot.

The parades and social gatherings are always a highlight of the summer.Īrea Guide for North Dakota County and Other Fairs: Street dances in small towns have always been a favorite of mine. I have an appreciation for all the hard work and discipline these young men and women have had to endure for their big moment to shine and show off all their hard work over the past year. I love the 4-H exhibits from animals to crafts.

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