Broad-spectrum insecticides are needed when large numbers of larvae are present. If a complex of insect pests including beet armyworm are present, treat them as beet armyworm when selecting an insecticide. Timing of insecticide applications is very important. So treatment must be targeted against young larvae. Only with frequent field surveys can these pests be detected and controlled effectively.
Coverage is also an important consideration.
Because insecticides can provide only moderate levels of control, it is important to deliver the proper dose to the pest. Aphids Several aphid species may be commonly found infesting peppers during most of the growing season. The most common aphid on peppers is the green peach aphid. Large numbers of aphids can affect pepper production in two ways. Honeydew produced by aphids can leave a sticky film on the surface of the fruit and cause the development of sooty mold fungi.