Beet armyworm adults were caught in a pheromone trap in
Salem County, June 4.
This species is a generalist feeder attacking several vegetable crops tending
towards broadleaf crops such tomatoes and peppers.
Beet armyworm like fall armyworm and cabbage looper are
migratory insects that normally appear mid to late summer. Abnormally warm spring temperatures have allowed
the migratory insects to move northward earlier than usual. Refer to the Commercial Vegetable Production
Recommendations for 2012 for recommended materials for control on specific
crops.
Joseph Ingerson-Mahar
