These counts seldom correlate to what happens that year. It will depend on what the weather conditions are at the time of egg laying. For example in 1991 the U.S. had a record high fall corn borer population but weather conditions during the summer of 1992 resulted in near record low corn borer levels. The weather conditions in 1992 were unusually cool, wet and windy during moth flights. We will keep you posted on ECB developments this summer.
Weeds are about to take over.
Several wheat fields have already turned from green to yellow and white, as winter annuals bolt and begin to flower. Once these winter annuals bolt, almost no herbicides will control them. Let these go and harvest will be a nightmare. Weeds are easier to kill when they are small, the wheat will be damaged less, and yields will be at the maximum level. You can also spray before the ground is dry enough to work, so this is one job that you need to get out of the way.