Burley Tobacco Extension
Burley Tobacco Extension

Insect Pests of Tobacco

Insect Pests of Tobacco

Insect Pests of Tobacco

Insect pests can attack tobacco from transplant through harvest. Tobacco insect pests are active at predictable times during the growing season. Timely field checks and use of treatment guidelines will allow early detection and assessment of insect problems, so sound pest management decisions can be made. Refer to ID-160, Burley and Dark Tobacco Production Guide, for current information.

Contact Information

Bob Pearce
Extension Tobacco Specialist

1405 Veterans Drive Lexington, KY 40546

859-257-5110

rpearce@uky.edu