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Mar 2019

Corn Earworm Management on Desert Produce - 2019

Publication (PDF, 273KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

This article describes the Corn Earworm and where it can be found. It covers it's physical description, economic damage, insecticidal control, and methods for identifying this insect.
Oct 2018

Insect Trapping Trends

Publication (PDF, 170KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

This document contains charts derived from six years of insect trapping, with the intent of helping illustrate any trends. Insects included in this publication include: Whiteflies, Beet Armyworm, Cabbage looper, Corn Earworm, Thrips, and Aphids.
Oct 2018

Corn Earworm Management on Desert Produce - October 2018

Publication (PDF, 273KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

This article describes the Corn Earworm and where it can be found. It covers it's physical description, economic damage, insecticidal control, and methods for identifying this insect.
Oct 2018

Lepidopterous Larvae Management in Desert Produce Crops, 2018

Publication (PDF, 118KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

A chart detailing various insecticides and the efficacy against Lepidopterous Larvae. Each insecticide is rated at Good, Fair, and Poor, and is shown for Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Corn earworm, and Diamondback moth respectively. There is also a brief note for each of the insecticides.
Mar 2018

Corn Earworm Management on Desert Produce - March 2018

Publication (PDF, 272KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

This article describes the Corn Earworm and where it can be found. It covers it's physical description, economic damage, insecticidal control, and methods for identifying this insect.
Nov 2017

Lepidopterous Larvae Management in Desert Produce Crops, 2017

Publication (PDF, 120KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

A chart detailing various insecticides and the efficacy against Lepidopterous Larvae. Each insecticide is rated at Good, Fair, and Poor, and is shown for Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Corn earworm, and Diamondback moth respectively. There is also a brief note for each of the insecticides.
Nov 2017

Corn Earworm Management on Desert Produce - November 2017

Publication (PDF, 252KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

This article describes the Corn Earworm and where it can be found. It covers it's physical description, economic damage, insecticidal control, and methods for identifying this insect.
Feb 2017

Corn Earworm Management on Desert Produce - February 2017

Publication (PDF, 252KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

This article describes the Corn Earworm and where it can be found. It covers it's physical description, economic damage, insecticidal control, and methods for identifying this insect.
Dec 2016

Pest Abundance on Desert Produce and Melon Crops in 2016

Publication (PDF, 237KB)

This document contains a number of charts and graphs detailing information relating to the abundance of Whitefly, Bagrada bugs, Thrips, Beet Armyworm, Cabbage Looper, and Corn Earworm. There are also a few figures relaying temperature information.
Oct 2016

Insecticide Resistance Management Guidelines for Lepidopterous Larvae in Lettuce

Publication (PDF, 1.23MB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

This article contains a figure illustrating some of the chemical management options for beet armyworm, cabbage looper, and corn earworm. With suggestions on how to apply the chemical control.
Sep 2016

Lepidopterous Larvae Management in Desert Produce Crops, September 2016

Publication (PDF, 139KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

A chart detailing various insecticides and the efficacy against Lepidopterous Larvae. Each insecticide is rated at Good, Fair, and Poor, and is shown for Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Corn earworm, and Diamondback moth respectively. There is also a brief note for each of the insecticides.
Feb 2016

Corn Earworm Management on Desert Produce - February 2016

Publication (PDF, 252KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

This article describes the Corn Earworm and where it can be found. It covers it's physical description, economic damage, insecticidal control, and methods for identifying this insect.
Feb 2016

Lepidopterous Larvae Management in Desert Produce Crops, February 2016

Publication (PDF, 294KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

A chart detailing various insecticides and the efficacy against Lepidopterous Larvae. Each insecticide is rated at Good, Fair, and Poor, and is shown for Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Corn earworm, and Diamondback moth respectively. There is also a brief note for each of the insecticides.
Dec 2015

Pest Abundance on Desert Produce and Melon Crops in 2015

Publication (PDF, 193KB)

This document contains a number of charts and graphs detailing information relating to the abundance of Whitefly, Bagrada bugs, Beet Armyworm, Cabbage Looper, and Corn Earworm. There are also a few figures relaying temperature information.
Feb 2015

Insect Management on Desert Produce: Corn earworm / Tobacco budworm

Publication (PDF, 271KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

A serious pests to heads of lettuce, the Corn Earworm can cause serious damage. This article describes their development, Economic Damage, and suggestions for their management.
Feb 2015

Insect Management on Desert Produce: Corn earworm / Tobacco budworm 2015

Publication (PDF, 271KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

This article describes the Corn Earworm and where it can be found. It covers it's physical description, economic damage, insecticidal control, and methods for identifying this insect.
Nov 2014

Pest Abundance on Desert Produce and Melon Crops in 2014

Publication (PDF, 221KB)

This document contains a number of charts and graphs detailing information relating to the abundance of Whitefly, Bagrada bugs, Beet Armyworm, Cabbage Looper, and Corn Earworm. There are also a few figures relaying temperature information.
Feb 2010

Lepidopterous Larvae Management in Desert Leafy Vegetables and Cole Crops 2010

Publication (PDF, 137KB)

A chart detailing various insecticides and the efficacy against Lepidopterous Larvae. Each insecticide is rated at Good, Fair, and Poor, and is shown for Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Corn earworm, and Diamondback moth respectively. There is also a brief note for each of the insecticides.

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