How to Fight Diamondback Moth Larvae

Mixtures of chemical insecticides, or chemicals and microbials, are often recommended for diamondback moth control. This is due partly to the widespread occurrence of resistance, but also because pest complexes often plague crucifer crops, and the insects vary in susceptibility to individual insecticides.

How do I get rid of diamondback moth larvae?
What kills diamondback moth?
Where do diamondback moth lay eggs?
Which crop is used as trap crop for managing diamondback moth in cabbage?
How long do diamondback moth live?
What does a diamondback moth look like?
What insecticide kills Diamondback?
What does diamondback moth eat?
What is DBM pest?
What is the scientific name for diamondback moth?

How do I get rid of diamondback moth larvae?

You can purchase pheromones and similar chemicals that will drive away pests or lure them away from the plants and produce you want to protect. Diamondback larvae, as well as the adults, are attracted to certain scents and pheromones. You can draw them away from the more sensitive areas of your crop or garden.

What kills diamondback moth?

Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is an effective insecticide on diamondback moth and is a 'soft' chemical on natural enemies. Apply Bt late in the day or early evening to minimize UV breakdown, and ensure the insecticide is applied within 2 hours of mixing. When using agricultural chemicals always read the label or permit.

Where do diamondback moth lay eggs?

Oviposition. Diamondback moths prefer the cabbage plant, from the plant species Brassica oleracea, as their host plant. The females lay eggs only on the leaves of the cabbage and do not discriminate between young and more developed leaves.

Which crop is used as trap crop for managing diamondback moth in cabbage?

Sesamum is commonly being used as trap crop to attract pests such as diamondback moth in both cabbage and cauliflower. Two rows of sesamum for every 25 rows of cabbage or cauliflower can be planted to trap the pest.

How long do diamondback moth live?

Adult males and females live about 12 and 16 days, respectively, and females deposit eggs for about 10 days. The moths are weak fliers, usually flying within 2 m of the ground, and not flying long distances.

What does a diamondback moth look like?

Diamondback moth adults are the smallest of the brassica lepidopteran pests (<1/2 inch), light brown with a yellow diamond-shaped marking, and rest with their wings folded together like a tent. Caterpillars reach 3/4 inch in length, are light green, and are segmented and pointed at both ends.

What insecticide kills Diamondback?

Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), a bacterium, provides the active ingredient for a biological insecticide effective against DBM, heliothis and most other caterpillar pests of brassicas. Caterpillars must eat enough Bt to be killed.

What does diamondback moth eat?

Host plants: Diamondback moth larvae feed only on plants in the mustard family (Brassicaceae). This includes canola, mustard, and cruciferous vegetables (such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale, radish and turnip). Larvae will also feed on some wild cruciferous plants, such as wild mustard.

What is DBM pest?

The diamondback moth (DBM) is the most destructive pest of cabbage and other cruciferous vegetables worldwide, and one of the planet's worst agricultural pests, wreaking billions of dollars' worth of havoc for growers annually.

What is the scientific name for diamondback moth?

Diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella (L.) (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae), has become the most destructive insect pest of cruciferous vegetables (Brassica oleracea L.) worldwide, and is a continuing problem especially in the southern United States.