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Nov 2019

Weather Influences Desert Insect Pests

Publication (PDF, 179KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

Local weather patterns can have a significant impact on the abundance of insect pests in vegetable crops, particularly in the southwestern U.S. where weather extremes are the norm. Components of weather, mainly temperature, moisture, and wind can either promote insect population growth or cause populations to decline. As we approach the normal cool, dry weather of winter, growers can expect insect activity to decrease. Why is that?
Sep 2019

2019 Guidelines for Diamondback Moth Management in Desert Cole Crops

Publication (PDF, 572KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

List of Guidelines prepared in response to the diamondback moth (DBM) outbreaks that occurred in 2016-17 in Arizona. Following these guidelines can help keep the moths from spreading. There is also a list of insecticides and their respective efficacy against DBM.
Sep 2019

Diamondback Moth on Desert Cole Crops: Survey Results from 2016-2018

Publication (PDF, 597KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

In 2016 there was a outbreak of Diamondback Moths. This article covers a bit of the history of that outbreak and how the were handled in the next two years. The event was partially documented by some surveys found in this article.
Aug 2019

Insect Management on Desert Produce and Melons: Pests at Stand Establishment 2019

Publication (PDF, 784KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

There are many insects that can be found on Desert Produce and Melons. This Article covers the description, damage, and Management/Control of the following insects: Flea Beetles, Darkling Beetles, Field crickets, Saltmarsh Caterpillar, Ground Beetles, and Rove Beetles.
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.
Oct 2018

Diamondback Moth Management in Desert Cole Crops, Spring 2019

Publication (PDF, 572KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

List of Guidelines prepared in response to the diamondback moth (DBM) outbreaks that occurred in 2016-17 in Arizona. Following these guidelines can help keep the moths from spreading. There is also a list of insecticides and their respective efficacy against DBM.
Sep 2018

Guidelines for Diamondback Moth Management in Desert Cole Crops -2018

Publication (PDF, 460KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

List of Guidelines prepared in response to the diamondback moth (DBM) outbreaks that occurred in 2016-17 in Arizona. Following these guidelines can help keep the moths from spreading. There is also a list of insecticides and their respective efficacy against DBM.
Aug 2018

Diamondback Moth on Desert Cole Crops in 2017

Publication (PDF, 410KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

In 2016 there was a outbreak of Diamondback Moths. This article covers a bit of the history of that outbreak and how the were handled in the subsequent year. The event was partially documented by some surveys found in this article.
Aug 2018

Insect Management on Desert Produce and Melons: Pests at Stand Establishment 2018

Publication (PDF, 592KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

There are many insects that can be found on Desert Produce and Melons. This Article covers the description, damage, and Management/Control of the following insects: Flea Beetles, Darkling Beetles, Field crickets, Saltmarsh Caterpillar, Ground Beetles, and Rove Beetles.
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.
Oct 2017

Efficacy of Foliar Insecticides Against Diamondback Moth - Fall 2017

Publication (PDF, 144KB)

Authors: John Palumbo

This experiment was made to test the efficacy of Foliar insecticides against Diamondback Moths. The conslusion was that the spinosyns, Exirel and Sniper (bifenthrin) have provided the most consistent control thus far
Sep 2017

Guidelines for Diamondback Moth Management in Fall Cole Crops

Publication (PDF, 295KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

This article gives some recommendations on managing Diamondback moths in fall cole crops. These guidelines were prepared in response to the diamondback moth (DBM) outbreaks that occurred in Arizona in 2016-17.
Aug 2017

Insect Management on Desert Produce and Melons: Pests at Stand Establishment 2017

Publication (PDF, 591KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

There are many insects that can be found on Desert Produce and Melons. This Article covers the description, damage, and Management/Control of the following insects: Flea Beetles, Darkling Beetles, Field crickets, Saltmarsh Caterpillar, Ground Beetles, and Rove Beetles.
Jun 2017

Impact of Diamondback Moth Outbreaks on Arizona Cole Crops in 2016‐17

Publication (PDF, 283KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

The diamondback moth is one of the most important pests of cole crops worldwide and annually causes $3-5 billion dollars in economic loses due to direct yield losses and control costs. 2016 Arizona had an outbreak. This article contains the results of surveys that tried to assess how much damage was done.
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.
Aug 2016

Insect Management on Desert Produce and Melons: Pests at Stand Establishment 2016

Publication (PDF, 590KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

There are many insects that can be found on Desert Produce and Melons. This Article covers the description, damage, and Management/Control of the following insects: Flea Beetles, Darkling Beetles, Field crickets, Saltmarsh Caterpillar, Ground Beetles, and Rove Beetles.
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.
Aug 2015

Insect Management on Desert Produce and Melons: Pests at Stand Establishment 2015

Publication (PDF, 587KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

There are many insects that can be found on Desert Produce and Melons. This Article covers the description, damage, and Management/Control of the following insects: Flea Beetles, Darkling Beetles, Field crickets, Saltmarsh Caterpillar, Ground Beetles, and Rove Beetles.
Aug 2014

Insect Management on Desert Produce and Melons: Pests at Stand Establishment 2014

Publication (PDF, 514KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

There are many insects that can be found on Desert Produce and Melons. This Article covers the description, damage, and Management/Control of the following insects: Flea Beetles, Darkling Beetles, Field crickets, Saltmarsh Caterpillar, Ground Beetles, and Rove Beetles.
Aug 2013

Insect Management on Desert Produce and Melons: Pests at Stand Establishment 2013

Publication (PDF, 479KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

There are many insects that can be found on Desert Produce and Melons. This Article covers the description, damage, and Management/Control of the following insects: Flea Beetles, Darkling Beetles, Field crickets, Saltmarsh Caterpillar, Ground Beetles, and Rove Beetles.
Jul 2012

Insect Management on Desert Produce and Melons: Pests at Stand Establishment 2012

Publication (PDF, 480KB)

Authors: John C. Palumbo

There are many insects that can be found on Desert Produce and Melons. This Article covers the description, damage, and Management/Control of the following insects: Flea Beetles, Darkling Beetles, Field crickets, Saltmarsh Caterpillar, Ground Beetles, and Rove Beetles.
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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