Most trap counts are within normal range for late July, but remember, traps detect adult insects and damage is done by immature larvae.
This means that now is a good time for field scouting. Specifically, look for diamondback moth larvae on the underside of brassica leaves.
We have noted signs of 12-spot beetle feeding on developing snap bean pods. Sweep net sampling is recommended, with an estimated action threshold of 2 adults/sweep.
Various armyworm species continue to be very abundant (true armyworm, glassy cutworm, etc.). Although these are not vegetable-specific pests, the high numbers of adults at many locations is worth mentioning.
