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Cutworm species, (Agrotis segetum) (significant) Natural predators, parasites and parasitoids can—if they are not eradicated by over-spraying with broad-spectrum insecticides—eventually help control pest populations. Natural enemies include larvae of parasitic Braconid wasps and Tachinid flies. Predators include ground beetles, lacewings, praying mantis and weaver ants. Use crop rotation--plant alfalfa or beans after tomato. Removal of weeds in and around fields will reduce egg-laying sites and will help in the prevention of cutworm infestation. Do this at least 2-3 weeks before planting to reduce the incidence of cutworm larvae transferring to newly planted crops. Interplant main crops with onion, garlic, peppermint, coriander, or garlic every 10-20 rows to repel cutworms. Sunflowers and cosmos can also be planted as a trap crop in or around fields. Plow and harrow fields properly before planting. This will destroy eggs and expose larvae to chicken, ants, birds, and other predators. Use pheromone traps. Botanical and homemade extracts include (EAU DE NEEM). Use sprays of BT, if and when they become registered and available. Find ‘hot-spots’ (places of high infestation) and treat only those hot spots with synthetic insecticides containing a bait with Slugs/Snails, Deroceras species; Limax species; Helix species Provide good soil drainage. Keep weeds under control. Remove leaves and trash from the field when harvesting. Trapping with buried gallon plastic containers containing beer, with 1 trap every 3 meters. Remove boards, stones and things that slugs hide under. Do not use manure and/or mulches in areas of field prone to slug damage. Use diatomaceous earth, garlic-based repellents, kaolin dust or baits containing natural iron phosphate can be used. Use table or rock salt along perimeters where slugs are numerous and enter the field. If needed a molluscicide
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