Area wide Insect Trapping Network   VegIPM Update, Vol. 15, No. 2, Jan 24, 2024
 
Results of pheromone and sticky trap catches can be viewed here.
 
Corn earworm:              
CEW moth counts are down areawide and average for this time of year. 
 
Beet armyworm:          
Trap counts decreased in most 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. Below average for this time of the year.
 
Whitefly:                      
Adult movement negligible, typical for early January. 
 
Thrips: 
Currently, numbers are about average compared with previous years.
 
Aphids:                        
Aphid movement increased significantly in the past two weeks, particularly in North Yuma and Gila Valleys. Well above average for early January.
 
Leafminers:                   
Adults decreased in most locations, but above average for January.