Jul 12, 2023
Area wide Insect Trapping Network (July 12, 2023)
Area wide Insect Trapping Network VegIPM Update, Vol. 14, No. 14, Jul 12, 2023
Results of pheromone and sticky trap catches can be viewed here.
Corn earworm:
CEW moth counts decreased in the past 2 weeks and about average for this time of summer.
Beet armyworm:
Trap counts stay active in some locations (Yuma Valley and Wellton) but about average for July.
Cabbage looper:
Cabbage looper numbers remain low consistent with the lack of activity this fall compared to last season.
Diamondback moth:
DBM moths were not caught in any trap in the past 2 weeks; average for this time of the year.
Whitefly:
Adult movement continuing to increase, particularly in Gila and Yuma Valleys consistent with melon harvest.
Thrips:
Thrips adults decreasing in most locations, and trending comparable to previous years.
Aphids:
Aphid movement is absent consistent with what we typically see in the summer.
Leafminers:
Adult activity has highest in Yuma and Dome Valley, and above average for early July.
Results of pheromone and sticky trap catches can be viewed here.
Corn earworm:
CEW moth counts decreased in the past 2 weeks and about average for this time of summer.
Beet armyworm:
Trap counts stay active in some locations (Yuma Valley and Wellton) but about average for July.
Cabbage looper:
Cabbage looper numbers remain low consistent with the lack of activity this fall compared to last season.
Diamondback moth:
DBM moths were not caught in any trap in the past 2 weeks; average for this time of the year.
Whitefly:
Adult movement continuing to increase, particularly in Gila and Yuma Valleys consistent with melon harvest.
Thrips:
Thrips adults decreasing in most locations, and trending comparable to previous years.
Aphids:
Aphid movement is absent consistent with what we typically see in the summer.
Leafminers:
Adult activity has highest in Yuma and Dome Valley, and above average for early July.
To contact John Palumbo go to: jpalumbo@ag.arizona.edu