How-To IPM: Using Pheromone Traps in Tomato and Squash

University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture program associate Ryan Keiffer gives a walkthrough on how to use pheromone traps in your vegetable IPM program.
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[@clarkansas6590]

Good information. I assume the monitoring assists the producer in determining when to deploy pesticides. Are there pheromone traps that can be used in small operations for controlling pests instead of using pesticides?

[@ARfruitveg]

Thanks for the question. Please reach out to your nearest extension agent for more information about your specific pest problems.