Fact Sheets - High Tunnel Pests

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High Tunnel Pest Management - Thrips

thrips in high tunnel

Thrips are a common pest that can be found on many high tunnel crops, plus hundreds of weed species. Two species commonly found in in Utah include Western flower thrips and Onion thrips. Bean thrips may also occur in the state.

 

High Tunnel Pest Management - Caterpillars

caterpillars high tunnels

Caterpillar pests can affect many high tunnel crops along with several weeds. Problematic species include tomato hornworm, tobacco hornworm. The tomato fruitworm,  cabbage loopers, imported cabbage worms, and diamondback moth larvae.

 

High Tunnel Pest Management - Aphids

aphid high tunnels

Aphids are small, pear-shaped insects with piercing-sucking mouthparts that feed on plant tissue. They can be found inside high tunnels all season long.

 

High Tunnel Pest Management - Spider Mites

whiteflies in high tunnel

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High Tunnel Pest Management - Whiteflies

whiteflies high tunnels

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High Tunnel Pest Management - Strawberry Pests

strawberry pests in high tunnels

Integrated pest management
for high tunnel strawberries. The season extending properties of high tunnels also extend the pest season. Insects can be present later into the fall than in the field. Cold temperatures are a good deterrent for most insects, simplifying winter management.