Avoidance of Pests (Cauliflower) beetroot img

1. Insect pests like Diamond Back Moth (DBM), Leaf Webber, Stem Borer, Tobacco Caterpillar or Spodoptera litura, and Aphids can damage cauliflower crops.
2. Cultural control methods for pest management include: Plant Indian mustard as a trap crop to attract pests away from cauliflower
3. Cover the crop at all times with insect-proof mesh or fleece, supported on canes, and put brassica collars around the base of plant stems – this will protect them from most brassica pests, including cabbage caterpillars, cabbage root fly and pigeons.