As the desert vegetable season ramps up, organic growers face tough pest management challenges with limited insecticide options. To help address this, University of Arizona researchers at the Yuma Agricultural Center conducted field trials during the 2024–2025 season, testing OMRI-listed products on six key pests in leafy greens and Brassicas.

This article highlights results for products like Entrust, Pyganic, XenTari, and M-Pede, evaluated for their performance against diamondback moth, beet armyworm, whiteflies, green peach aphid, pale striped flea beetle, and western flower thrips. The results can help growers fine-tune their spray programs and make more informed decisions this season.