Insects and Diseases

Find general and advanced pest information for a wide variety of vegetable crops. 

Vegetable Research Reports

These reports provide vegetable research from 2005-2022.

Utah Vegetable Production & Pest Management

This website has information about production, insects, diseases, IPM, and management options.

Abiotic Disorders of Tomatoes

This guide will cover most of the abiotic disorders and diseases that can affect tomatoes in Utah. Abiotic diseases in tomato plants can arise from nutrient deficiencies, temperature extremes, abnormal lighting, chemical application, changes in water uptake, mechanical damage, genetic mutations, and more. 

• Copies may be available for commercial farmers at your local USU Extension office.
• Hard copies are available for purchase from the USU Extension store.
  
  

Utah Vegetable Production & Pest Management Guide

This guide is geared toward commercial and urban farmers in the intermountain west. It covers all aspects of growing brassicas, cucurbits, leafy greens, onions, potatoes, root crops, tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, and sweet corn.

• Copies may be available for commercial farmers at your local USU Extension office.
• Hard copies are available for purchase from the USU Extension store.
  
  

Vegetable Pest Identification Guide of Utah

This vegetable guide covers identification of vegetable disease and insect pests of Utah. Information includes hosts, appearance, damage symptoms, damaging lifestages, life cycle, time for concern, when and where to scout, threat level, top management techniques, when to consider treatment, and look-alikes.

• Copies may be available for commercial farmers at your local USU Extension office.
• Hard copies are available for purchase from the USU Extension store.