Apr 3, 2024
Area wide Insect Trapping Network (April 3, 2024)
Area wide Insect Trapping Network VegIPM Update, Vol. 15, No. 7, Apr 3, 2024
Results of pheromone and sticky trap catches can be viewed here.
Corn earworm:
CEW moth counts remain at low levels in all areas, well below average for this time of year.
Beet armyworm:
Trap increased areawide; about average compared to previous years.
Cabbage looper:
Cabbage looper counts increased to seasonal highs; above average for this time of season.
Diamondback moth:
DBM moth counts increased in most areas. About average for this time of the year.
Whitefly:
Adult movement negligible, average for late winter.
Thrips:
Thrips adult counts increased in most areas. Below average compared with previous years.
Aphids:
Aphid movement decreased in all areas; below average for late-March.
Leafminers:
Adults remain low in most locations, average for March.
Results of pheromone and sticky trap catches can be viewed here.
Corn earworm:
CEW moth counts remain at low levels in all areas, well below average for this time of year.
Beet armyworm:
Trap increased areawide; about average compared to previous years.
Cabbage looper:
Cabbage looper counts increased to seasonal highs; above average for this time of season.
Diamondback moth:
DBM moth counts increased in most areas. About average for this time of the year.
Whitefly:
Adult movement negligible, average for late winter.
Thrips:
Thrips adult counts increased in most areas. Below average compared with previous years.
Aphids:
Aphid movement decreased in all areas; below average for late-March.
Leafminers:
Adults remain low in most locations, average for March.
To contact John Palumbo go to: jpalumbo@ag.arizona.edu