Combating Tuta absoluta, an invasive pest on Tomato Crop
Tuta absoluta, commonly known as the American pinworm, is a significant pest of tomato plants. It poses a major threat to tomato crops due to its highly damaging nature throughout its life cycle. The impact of Tuta absoluta infestation on tomato crops can be severe, often resulting in substantial crop losses. Infestations by this pest can lead to yield losses ranging from 60 to 100%. Integrated pest management strategies involving the use of biological control agents, cultural practices and judicious pesticide application are crucial in managing Tuta absoluta infestations and minimizing crop losses.
Tuta absoluta primarily infests tomato plants (main host). However, it is also known to attack other plants belonging to the Solanaceae family such as potato, brinjal, tobacco and peppers.
Product name | Technical content | Dosage |
Benevia Insecticide | Cyantraniliprole 10.26% OD | 2 ml/lit water |
Takumi Insecticide | Flubendiamide 20% WG | 0.5 gm/lit water |
Lancer Gold Insecticide | Acephate 50 % + Imidacloprid 1.8 % SP | 2 gm/lit water |
Sivanto Bayer Insecticide | Flupyradifurone 17.09% SL | 2 ml/lit water |
Ekalux Insecticide | Quinalphos 25 % EC | 2 ml/lit water |
Syngenta Voliam Targo | Chlorantraniliprole 4.3% + Abamectin 1.7% SC | 1 ml/lit water |
Keefun Insecticide | Tolfenpyrad 15% EC | 2 ml/lit water |
(Note: Use these chemicals judiciously and follow only the recommended dosage to avoid resurgence of the pest. Check the product’s label to know the right time of application)
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