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Insect Identification Laboratory
at Virginia Tech

Common Insect and Mite Pests of Vegetables

found in Virginia and Nearby Areas

  • Guide to Common Insect and Mite Pests of Vegetables
    A listing of common vegetables grown in Virginia and the most frequently encountered pests associated with each commodity. This is a good first step.
  • Images of Vegetable Pests
    An alphabetic listing of images of common vegetable pests.
  • Fact Sheets for Vegetable Pests
    An alphabetic listing of just fact sheets for common pests of vegetables grown in Virginia. Fact sheets include control measures for each insect or mite.
  • Trade Names of Pesticides Commonly Used for Control of Vegetable Pests
    A short list of pesticides frequently used in the control of vegetable pests and their common trade names.
  • Soil Insect Control
    A table representing control for soil-dwelling insects on vegetables.
  • Organic Controls for Common Insect Pests of Vegetables
    A table representing non-chemical (organic and biological) controls for vegetable pests.

    Developed by Alexandra Spring & Eric R. Day (Manager), Insect Identification Laboratory, Department of Entomology, Virginia Tech

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