Beet Armyworm

Spodoptera exigua

beet armyworm

Click on the image(s) above to see larger version.

Symptoms:
Bright green larvae with darker lateral stripes to about 1 inch in length. Larvae eat leaf blades and in worst cases defoliate plants. Pests important on beets, carrots and spinach.

Control:
Consult the Vegetable IPM Web Site for recommended controls of this pest.

Comments are closed.