This page was developed to organize and disseminate information on the biology, ecology and management of the diamondback moth (DBM) and other insects of crucifers. It includes an extensive list of papers published in international workshops and symposia beginning in 1985, as well as practical information on rearing and sampling DBM and training programs for managing insects of crucifers.

The scope of the site is international. Initial funding was provided by the International Organization of Biological Control and Cornell University’s Department of Entomology. Please contact Srinivasan Ramasamy for information about helping to support this project.

Review articles

• Talekar, N.S. and A. M. Shelton.  1993.  Biology, ecology and management of diamondback moth.  Annual Review of Entomology. 38:275-301. (With permission from the Annual Review of Entomology, Volume 38, ©1993, by Annual Reviews)

• Sarfraz et al. 2005.  Biological control of the diamondback moth, Plutella xylsotella: A review. Biocontrol Science and Technology 15: 763-789. (With permission from the informaworld on behalf of Biological Science and Technology)

• Grzywacz, D., A. et al.  2010.  Current control methods for diamondback moth and prospects for improved management with lepidopteran-resistant Bt vegetable brassicas in Asia and Africa.  Crop Protection 29:68-79. (With permission from Elsiver on behalf of Crop Protection)

Manuals and training material

• Frederike Praasterink, Jan Willem Ketelaar, 2000. Cabbage Integrated Pest Management – An ecological guide. FAO Inter-Country Programme for IPM in vegetables in South and Southeast Asia. pp. 205.

• Janny Vos, Frederike Praasterink, Jan Willem Ketelaar CABI/FAO. 2000. Vegetable IPM Exercise Manual. updated version of the Exercise Manual compiled in 1998 by Dr. J. Vos of CABI Bioscience for the FAO Inter-Country Programme for IPM in vegetables in South and Southeast Asia. pp. 215.

• CABI: Discovery Learning Manual For Cabbage Pest Management. Paul Van Mele, Lesley McGillivray Julia Brunt, Helen Crowson, Janny Vos (2001).

• Williams, S. 1998. Understanding natural enemies; a review of training and information in the practical use of biological control. BiocontrolNews and Information 1998 Vol. 19 No.4 117N – 126N.

• ASEAN IPM Knowledge Network (includes Philippines Training Manuals).

• The FFS material prepared by Vietnam IPM National Programme “Field Guide Exercises for IPM in Vegetables (Part I)” and the “Field Guide Exercises for IPM in Cabbage (Part II)”

• Talekar, N.S.; Lin, M.Y. Training Manual on IPM of Diamondback Moth

• Talekar, N.S.; Lin, M.Y.; Liang, Y. Rearing of Diamondback Moth Parasite

• Rueda, A. and A. M. Shelton. Global crop pests: cole crops

• Australian Department of Primary Industries: DBM sampling plan