Beans are also prime candidates for growing and releasing large numbers of thrips. A good strategy would be for growers not only to destroy infested crops in a timely manner but also to kill as many thrips as possible. Application of a tank mix, of something like Lannate plus Guthion, at the highest labeled rates and plenty of water followed by thorough disking should help minimize possible movement from older plantings to younger crops. Armyworms are widely present across the area. A number of growers are reporting significant numbers of beet armyworm and southern armyworm in cantaloupe, pepper, tomato and watermelon.
Pinworms are widely present and increasing on tomato.
Pheromones appear to be working for the most part although some respondents are reporting that they have had to resort to harsh chemicals in order to obtain control. There have been no reports of fruit damage. Several reports of pickleworms have been received from widely scattered sites. Several reports of rind worm damage on melons attributed mostly to beet and southern armyworms and cabbage loopers - have been noted. Crop damage has been minor for the most part and several growers are reporting significant control as a result of efforts to combat melon thrips.