Arthropod Management for Tomato, Pepper, and Eggplant

X. Martini and H. Smith

Release Date: 9/10/2024

Agriculture

Abstract

Pest management should be based on the proper identification of pests and knowledge of their biology. This publication describes the major pests of tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant in Florida and guidelines for their management. Some insects may be more important in some areas of the state than others. For each pest described, a table of management options will be found after the damage.

About this Publication

This document is ENY-461, formerly titled Insect Management for Tomatoes, Peppers, and Eggplant. P. A. Stansly, professor (deceased); and D. J. Schuster, professor emeritus, co-authored earlier versions of this publication, one of a series of the Entomology and Nematology Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date November 2001. Revised May 2010, June 2013, February 2017, March 2021, and May 2024. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.

About the Authors

X. Martini, assistant professor; and H. Smith, associate professor; Entomology and Nematology Department, UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.

Authors

Susan Webb

associate professor (retired) and former Extension specialist for vegetable entomology, Department of Entomology and Nematology

Xavier Martini

Contact

Specialist

University of Florida

associate professor, insect behavior, Department of Entomology and Nematology, UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center, Quincy, FL

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Hugh Smith

Specialist

University of Florida

professor, vegetable entomology, Department of Entomology and Nematology, UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center, Wimauma, FL

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Joseph Funderburk

Specialist

University of Florida

emeritus professor, Department of Entomology and Nematology, UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center

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