Area wide Insect Trapping Network     VegIPM Update, Vol. 14, No.3, Feb 8, 2023
 
Results of pheromone and sticky trap catches can be viewed here.
 
Corn earworm:             
CEW moth counts are up significantly in Roll, Dome,  and the Gila Valley; above average for this time of year. 
 
Beet armyworm:         
Trap counts decreased in most locations in the last 2 weeks; about average compared to previous years.
 
Cabbage looper:          
Cabbage looper counts decreased in most traps and below average for this time of season.
 
Diamondback moth:      
DBM moths decreased in most areas except Wellton and Yuma Valley.  Below average for this time of the year.
 
Whitefly:                      
Adult movement was negligible and typical for this time of year. 
 
Thrips:                         
Thrips adult counts decreased in most areas the past 2 weeks. Currently, below average compared with previous years.
 
Aphids:                        
Aphid movement decreased after peaking in mid-January. High counts in the north Gila Valley.  About average for early February.
 
Leafminers:                  
Adult activity up slightly in some locations, and average for February.