Pest management
Eggplant Pests
Pest names frequently listed for Eggplant varieties in open plant databases. Use as a scouting checklist — pressure varies by region.
Pests mentioned for this crop
- Flea Beetles 28 mentions
- Aphids 27 mentions
- Spider Mites 22 mentions
- Colorado Potato Beetle 11 mentions
- Whiteflies 6 mentions
- Thrips 6 mentions
- Hornworms 5 mentions
- Cutworms 2 mentions
- European Corn Borer 1 mentions
Related resistance notes from varieties
- Good general disease tolerance, typical heirloom susceptibilities
- Good resistance to common fungal diseases
- Good resistance to tobacco mosaic virus and other common diseases
- Moderate disease resistance typical of heirlooms
- Good disease resistance for extended harvest
- Good general disease tolerance, resistant to tobacco mosaic virus
- Good resistance to common eggplant diseases
- Moderate disease resistance typical of heirloom varieties
FAQ: pests on Eggplant
What pests affect Eggplant?
Cultivar notes commonly mention Flea Beetles, Aphids, Spider Mites, Colorado Potato Beetle, Whiteflies, Thrips, Hornworms, Cutworms, European Corn Borer. Pressure varies by climate and season — confirm with local extension.
Lists are aggregated from cultivar notes, not a diagnostic service. Confirm identification locally before treating.