This brief video shows examples of damage on vegetables caused by diamondback moths and pepper weevils. It discusses some of the challenges associated with the control of these pests in Georgia, why these pests have become a significant issue in recent years, and how these insects can be controlled. Regular scouting and rapid response when these pests are identified in produce crops is critical to limit losses.
Status and Revision History
Published on Mar 26, 2020
Faculty
Alton N Sparks
Professor,
Entomology
Laurel Dunn
Associate Professor and Extension Coordinator,
Food Science & Technology
Andre Luiz Biscaia Ribeiro da Silva
Assistant Professor; Area of Interest: Vegetables,
Horticulture
Govindaraj Dev Kumar
Associate Professor,
Center for Food Safety