The diamondback moth (DBM), Plutella xylostella, is one of the most destructive insect pests of cole crops (prefers cabbage, cauliflower, kale, and broccoli). Globally, the annual management cost of ...

Moths in general are fairly harmless, though many of the loopers like to live in your garden, especially cabbage moths that not only decimate cabbages but also Brussel sprouts, broccoli and the like.

If your cole crops (cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, kohlrabi) are doing well, chances are the critters that chew holes into the leaves are also doing well. The most common and ...