Project Type: Research and Education
Funds awarded in 2025: $399,934.00
Projected End Date: 03/31/2028
Grant Recipient:
University of Florida
Region: Southern
State: Puerto Rico
Principal Investigator:
Dr. Jorge Ruiz-Menjivar
University of Florida
Co-Investigators:
Dr. Angela Ramírez
University of Puerto Rico
Diego Viteri Dillon
University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez
Rosalie Koenig
University of Florida
Hugh A. Smith
U. of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Science
Description:
This brochure is an applied guide for identifying and managing common lepidopteran pests in vegetable crops in Puerto Rico. It provides visual identification of key species, outlines a standardized bioassay method for evaluating insecticide efficacy (including dose calculations and laboratory procedures), and offers practical recommendations for monitoring, resistance management, and targeted pesticide application.
Type:
Manual/Guide
File:
Download file (PDF)
Target audiences:
Farmers/Ranchers; Educators; Researchers
This product is associated with the project "Building Resilience Through Improved Pest Management Practices Among Vegetable Farmers in Puerto Rico"
Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and should not be construed to represent any official USDA or U.S. Government determination or policy.