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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Tomato hornworm: Damage & Control<br />
Occurrence<br />
• Overw<strong>in</strong>ters as pupa<br />
• Large hawk moths emerge<br />
• 2 generations per year<br />
Damage<br />
• Larvae consume lots of foliage<br />
• Occasional fruit feed<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Control<br />
Cultural: Remove larvae and squash!<br />
Biological: Usually very effective<br />
– Both predators (eggs)<br />
Chemical<br />
and parasites (larvae)<br />
– Avoid use if possible<br />
– Bacillus thur<strong>in</strong>giensis is effective
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