South Florida Pest and Disease Hotline: Caterpillar Pressure Increasing

Caterpillar populations are increasing in southern Florida, according to the South Florida Pest and Disease Hotline. Southern armyworms are observed anywhere between moderate and high levels in some tomato fields in central Florida. Worm pressure has increased to moderate levels in some locations across Southwest Florida. Southern and beet armyworms are most numerous, with some fruit damage reported in tomato. … Continue reading South Florida Pest and Disease Hotline: Caterpillar Pressure Increasing