Fact Sheets - High Tunnel Pests

n Utah high tunnel production, there are a variety of caterpillar pests (larvae of moth and butterfly species) that cause economic damage to crops. Common caterpillar pest species found in Utah include hornworms, tomato fruit worms, imported cabbage worms...

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

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.

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, si...