Biologically-based insect pest management in solanaceous crops
Biologically-based insect pest management in solanaceous crops
Biologically-based insect pest management in solanaceous crops
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European corn borer<br />
Occurrence<br />
• Overw<strong>in</strong>ters as larva <strong>in</strong> corn<br />
• Only 2 nd generation <strong>in</strong>fest peppers<br />
• August / September<br />
Damage<br />
• Egg masses laid on leaves<br />
• Small larvae bore <strong>in</strong>to fruit<br />
• Often near stalk<br />
• Larvae develop <strong>in</strong>ternally<br />
• Fruit rot is secondary