Vegetable Crop Insects – September 13, 2013

Joanne Whalen, Extension IPM Specialist; jwhalen@udel.edu

Cabbage
Continue to scout all fields for harlequin bugs, beet armyworm, fall armyworm, diamondback and cabbage looper larvae.

Lima Beans
Continue to scout all fields for lygus bugs, stinkbugs, corn earworm, soybean loopers and beet armyworm.

Peppers
Be sure to maintain a 7-day spray schedule for corn borer, corn earworm, beet armyworm and fall armyworm control. You should also watch for flares in aphid populations.

Snap Beans
All fresh market and processing snap beans will need to be sprayed from the bud stage through harvest for corn borer and corn earworm control.

Spinach
Continue to sample for webworm and beet armyworm larvae. Controls should be applied when worms are small and before webbing occurs.

Sweet Corn
Our last trap catches for the season will be Thursday, September 12. If you have questions about spray intervals, please call Joanne Whalen at 302-831-1303 for more information.