High Tunnel Pest Management - Caterpillars

Authors

Nick Volesky, Utah State UniversityFollow
Marion Murray, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

8-16-2021

First Page

1

Last Page

8

Abstract

In Utah high tunnel production, there are various caterpillar pests (larvae of moth and butterfly species) that cause economic damage to crops. Common caterpillar pest species found in Utah include hornworms, tomato fruit worms, imported cabbage worms, diamondback moths, cabbage loopers, armyworms, and cutworms. Various weed species growing inside or outside high tunnels can attract and harbor caterpillar pests. Managing caterpillar pests in high tunnels involves various mechanical, chemical, biological, and cultural control practices.

Recommended Citation

Volesky, Nick and Murray, Marion, "High Tunnel Pest Management - Caterpillars" (2021). All Current Publications. Paper 2154.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/extension_curall/2154