Best Management Practices

Beat or tap sampling can be used to monitor pests which live or feed on plants above ground.  Using a white sheet provides the most visibility for fast visual counts.

GWSS:  Most effective in cool weather (59)

            ACP:  This is fastest and most accurate means to monitor this pest. Three taps on a branch onto a white clipboard (85) (7)

            BMSB:  Beat sampling is an effective way of monitoring adults and later instars (40)