Diamond Back Moth
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Diamond Back Moth
Intro & Fun Fact:
Small moth whose larvae tunnel into cabbage-family leaves.
Fun fact: Named after the diamond pattern on their wings.
Why they exist:
- Brassica crops (cabbage, kale, broccoli)
- Continuous planting of host plants
- Warm weather
- Lack of crop rotation
- Absence of predators
Prevention tips:
- Use row covers
- Rotate crops yearly
- Introduce parasitic wasps
- Inspect leaves for larvae
- Avoid overplanting brassicas