Pest Abundance on Desert Produce and Melon Crops – Fall 2024

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Author
Palumbo, John C.
Affiliation
University of Arizona
Issue Date
2024-12-11
Keywords
Desert produce
melon crops
pest abundance
beet armyworm
whiteflies
aphids
fall IPM

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Palumbo, J.C. 2024. Pest Abundance on Desert Produce and Melon Crops – Fall 2024. IPM short. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, Arizona Pest Management Center.
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College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences, University of Arizona (Tucson, AZ)
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http://hdl.handle.net/10150/677906
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https://acis.cals.arizona.edu/
Abstract
This report summarizes the abundance and seasonal dynamics of key insect pests observed on desert produce and melon crops during the Fall 2024 growing season in southwest Arizona. Data from University of Arizona field plots and areawide monitoring reveal significant variability in pest pressure compared to historical averages. Highlights include elevated beet armyworm activity, reduced whitefly and CYSDV incidence, unusually high fall aphid flights, and persistent management challenges with diamondback moth in transplanted brassicas. The report offers timely insights for pest control advisors and growers preparing for upcoming seasons.
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