Apart from whiteflies and spider mites being problematic in some operations, Russet mites have shown up in a few others. An increasing number of operations have also reported incidence of tomato pinworm. Lepidopteran pests, such as fruitworms, armyworms, and loopers are still common in many crops. A few more operations have reported incidence of bacterial canker. Some crops have suffered from wilting due to a combination of Pythium and Corky root rot.
Thrips are present in many operations but are generally being managed.
There have also been increased infestation of crops with cucumber beetles and lygus bugs. The most prevalent disease continues to be powdery mildew. There is incidence of pseudoyellows which is spread by the greenhouse whitefly. Gummy stem blight and Botrytis are present, but are being managed. There are also a few operations with Penicillium stem rot.