The first report of diamond back moths on crucifers has come in from the eastern part of the region. A few pinworms are also being seen in traps in the Devil s Garden area. Target spot is widely present on tomato. Damage is generally low to moderate and tends to be most severe in older crops in their second or third harvest where foliage is dense and harvesting has damaged plants and help spread the pathogens. An increase in bacterial spot activity encouraged by heavy fog and dew has been reported from several locations on tomato and pepper.
Incidence is sporadic and infection levels are light to moderate in most cases.
With the exception of bacteria and target spot , the incidence of foliar diseases on tomato and pepper has been relatively low. Thrips numbers remain very low. A few flights have been observed in East Naples and are reported to have bitten crews working in the fields. Alternaria and downy mildew have been reported on cole crops in Devil s Garden. A single report of spider mite on eggplant was received this reporting period.