Jan 25, 2023
Area wide Insect Trapping Network (January25, 2023)
Area wide Insect Trapping Network VegIPM Update, Vol. 14, No. 2, Jan 25, 2023
Results of pheromone and sticky trap catches can be viewed here.
Corn earworm:
CEW moth counts are down areawide average for this time of year.
Beet armyworm:
Trap counts increased in most ll locations; about average compared to previous years.
Cabbage looper:
Cabbage looper counts increased in most traps and about average for this time of season.
Diamondback moth:
DBM moths continue to increase in all areas. About average for this time of the year.
Whitefly:
Adult movement light and is typical for this time of year.
Thrips:
Thrips adult counts beginning to slowly increase in the past 2 weeks. Currently, below average compared with previous years.
Aphids:
Aphid movement increased significantly in North Yuma and Gila Valleys consistent with winds and storms. About average for early January.
Leafminers:
Adult activity up in many locations, and above average for January.
To contact John Palumbo go to:
jpalumbo@ag.arizona.edu