Tuta absoluta larva showing the patterned prothoracic shield just behind the head. Gelechiidae is an invasive insect native of south america. Russell ipm brought tuta absoluta specific pheromone traps. Evaluation of pheromone lures for trapping the tomato borer. Evaluation of pheromone lures for trapping the tomato. Gelechiidae is a pest of tomatoes in south america, mining the leaves and burrowing into the fruit fig.
Life cycle and identification of tuta absoluta tuta absoluta. Pheromonebased management strategies to control the. Gelechiidae is one of the recent devastating pests attacking tomato crop in several countries. Integrated pest management innovation lab in collaboration with the usaid. Studies have demonstrated that the system can not only control tuta absoluta and reduce damage to within economically acceptable levels, but it can also suppress the advance of the pest to other fields. The tomato leaf miner, tuta absoluta meyrick lepidoptera. The arrangement of the genus of this species has been changed three times. Russell ipm strive to produce biorational systems that have minimal impact on consumers, beneficial insects and the environment, safeguarding the longterm economic and environmental sustainability of food production. Friendly using methods for controlling of tuta absoluta. Russell ipm, uk was placed as 4, 4 and 2 traps in plots a, b and c, respectively, as masstrapping. Tuta absoluta ph937opti female sex pheromone russell ipm used in the. First report of tomato leaf miner, tuta absoluta meyricklepidoptera. Department of agriculture usda prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial.
Integrated pest management ipm principles of ipm, applicable to tuta absoluta, include the following. Biotrine m is powerful solution to tuta absoluta and other leaf miners. New weapon against tuta absoluta unveiled by russell ipm sex pheromone, light and solar powers are the make up of a new mass trapping technology to fight the spread of the devastating tomato pest tuta absoluta oct. Since the spread of tuta absoluta in spain in 2007, russell ipm has become involved in a campaign of resourcebuilding to combat this dangerous pest. Tuta absoluta was originally described as phthorimaea absoluta meyrick 1917 from a single male which was collected in huancayo, peru. Life cycle and identification of tuta absoluta guidance and support on the life cycle of and how to identify the tomato leaf miner moth. Pest invasion has been a disruptive phenomenon in nature, the consequence being ecological and eco. Integrated pest management o management of tuta absoluta in near east and north african countries khaled alarouchdi. Integrated pest management of the exotic invasive pest tuta absoluta. The use of host plant resistance to control pests is an interesting, potentially useful technique, but there is no known cultivated tomato resistant to t.
The tutaroll is an innovative product from russell ipm for the management of tuta absoluta. Decision making for integrated pest management of the south american tomato pinworm based on sexual pheromone traps. This publication should save as a basis for understanding the presence of this invasive alien tomato leaf minor tuta absoluta meyrick lepidoptera. Russell ipm manufactures and supplies tuta absoluta pheromone lure trap for monitoring, mass trapping and lure and kill solutions. Main host is tomato, potato, aubergine alternative host solanaceous weed. Gelechiidae is an invasive insect pest of tomato and other solanaceous plants which is rapidly expanding its geographic range. Behavioral responses of tuta absoluta to a wild and cultivated. Tuta absoluta in nigeria monitoring and solutions for the tomato leaf miner moth in nigeria. Tuta absoluta avrdc the world vegetable center, in collaboration with the tanzania horticultural association taha, and icipe african insect science for food and health, develops, tests and adapts sustainable ipm options for t. Tomato fruit showing holes created by tuta absoluta larvae south american tomato moth tuta absoluta background tuta absoluta meyrick lepidoptera. Russell ipm 1 3 tuta absoluta domates yaprak galeri guvesi, tuta absoluta lepidoptera. Russell ipm manufactures and supplies tuta absoluta pheromone lure trap for monitoring, mass trapping.
The trap used was tuta absoluta optima ph937opt1 tua optima obtained from russell ipm, united kingdom. Application of ferolite with optima lure can control tuta absoluta in green house condition by controlling male and female moths. The pheromone is incorporated directly into the adhesive layer providing a more cost effective and environmentally sensitive. Monitoring russell ipm manufactures and supplies pheromone lure, trap and complete monitoring systems for tuta absoluta. Pheromone lures used in this study were obtained from russell ipm company, uk.
Other crops that act as secondary hosts include potato, eggplant, capsicum peppers, and cape gooseberry. According to 3, tanzania farmers had poor classification and low knowledge on tuta absoluta and its. It has a highly damaging effect on tomatoes and potential of threatening food production and consequently national food security. Ipm strategies are being developed to control tuta absoluta.
For greenhouses working with beneficials, russell ipm developed the tuta roll, which is a clear sticky roll with pheromones incorporated to the sticky surface. May 21, 2011 biotrine m is powerful solution to tuta absoluta and other leaf miners. Tuta absoluta is a species of moth in family gelechiidae known by the common names tomato leafminer, tomato pinworm and south american tomato moth. Collaborative research on integrated pest management ipm il office of international research, education, and development, virginia tech. A seasonlong ipm strategy based on predatory bugs mario balzan italy, biological and chemical pest management strategies for the control of tuta absoluta and their effectiveness pdf neil morrison uk, investigating the potential of genetic control as part of an ipm approach for tuta absoluta. Evidence of rapid spread and establishment of tuta. It is well known as a serious pest of tomato crops in europe, africa, western asia and south and central america.
Biological o natural enemies of tuta absoluta in kassala state, sudan mohammed e. In agriculture, introduced insect pest has a devastating effect on food production. Clarke 1962 changed the genus to gnorimoschema busck. Collaborative research on integrated pest management ipm il. Development of tuta pupa takes place in the soil and occasionally on plant parts such as the stem. United kingdom provides a new trap formulation in which 0. First record of tomato leaf miner tuta absoluta meyrick.
Integrated pest management of the tomato leaf miner, tuta absoluta. Tuta absoluta free pheromone detection kits russell ipm ltd is offering free pheromone detection kits to universities and agricultural research centres to assist in the early recording of tuta absoluta in eleven countries may 25, 2009 prlog unofficial reports suggest that tuta absoluta is. Aug 12, 2016 pest invasion has been a disruptive phenomenon in nature, the consequence being ecological and economical negative effect in natural ecosystem of the area. Evidence of rapid spread and establishment of tuta absoluta.
Russell ipm ltd october 12 our distributor in cameroon is working with the ministry of agriculture to apply russell ipms biorational solutions against tuta absoluta and fall armyworm in the country. Russell ipm were set in and around the affected farm. An integrated pest management ipm strategy that employs biochemical, biological, physical and cultural methods is the only best option we had at time. European and mediterranean plant protection organization, paris, france. Pheromone trap based on qluretua gives early warning of infestation and also exhibits the density of the insect accurately in low population to medium level infestation. Tuta absoluta poses a serious threat to protected cultivation of tomato in the mediterranean region. Russell ipm is a leading developer of integrated pest management technologies, we sell pheremones, traps and related services across the globe. A successful trapping solution for tuta absoluta the tuta black roll from russell ipm combines a highly successful black film with a specific formulation of tuta absoluta pheromone that enables steady and longlasting attraction to the moth in glasshouse conditions.
We acknowledge botswana international university of science and technology for funding and russell ipm for t. This specimen is deposited in the natural history museum, london, uk. Various active substances can be applied in combination with biorational control tactics 29. Tuta absoluta pheromone mediated management strategy. These traps have been reported to be effective in monitoring and mass trapping of t. Tuta absoluta can overwinter as eggs, pupae and adults. Pheromonebased management strategies to control the tomato. Trap catches were examined and counted twice a week throughout the tomato growing season that extended from early september 2014 to early january 2015.
United states department of new pest response guidelines. Dozens of moths were attracted and trapped on the sticky surface of the traps. Tomato leafminer tuta absoluta, guideline usda 5201101. Control and monitoring of tuta absoluta is one of russell ipms areas of expertise and they are continually looking to improve the plight of farmers dealing with this pest. It was declared as a major pest since 1964 in argentina from where it spread over all other south american countries. Pan trap russell ipm ltd, b delta trap russell ipm ltd 19 figure 2. Tuta absoluta pheromone based management strategies nayem hassan russell ipm ltd. New pests and invasive diseases for sustainable development of the acp horticultural industry.
It provides a well established mode of action from the biological insecticide. New pests and invasive diseases tuta absoluta meyrick 2. They determined the pheromone load of the traps and the lifetime of the trap emissions. The tomato leaf miner tuta absoluta meyrick lepidoptera. Pdf integrated pest management of the tomato leaf miner, tuta. Tomato leafminer, tuta absoluta background the tomato leafminer, tuta absoluta, originally from south america, was reported for the first time from south africa in august 2016. Introduction the tomato borer, tuta absoluta meyrick lepidoptera. Prlog new weapon against tuta absoluta unveiled by russell ipm. Distribution of tuta absoluta russell ipm ltd, 2010. First report of tomato leaf miner, tuta absoluta meyrick. Tuta absoluta was initially reported from eastern spain in late 2006 18 12 and has subsequently spread throughout many european countries, including the balkan and mediterranean regions 20 21 6 12. Recently, russell ipm ltd united kingdom designed new traps based on combination of a water trap, a sex pheromone and a. New products english tuta absoluta by russell ipm issuu.
Tuta absoluta meyrick, a major invasive pest of solanaceous plants, was recently detected in botswana. Since the spread of tuta absoluta in spain in 2007, russell ipm has become involved in a campaign of resourcebuilding to. Furthermore, russell ipm brought tuta absoluta specific pheromone traps tua optima rule to catch adults male moth fig. This is the first record of tomato leaf miner tuta absoluta meyrick 1917 lepidoptera. Abiotic and biotic factors, together with a suite of population demographic traits are likely key for species propensity and invasion success. Department of agriculture, and the west and central african council for. Jul 17, 2018 tuta absoluta meyrick, a major invasive pest of solanaceous plants, was recently detected in botswana. It provides a well established mode of action from the biological insecticide abamectin coupled with the plant own systemic. Russell ipm offer training and sustainable control products. Biologics ltd, while some products are also imported from russell ipm in the uk. Such a phenomenon occurred in ngabobo village, ngarenanyuki, kingori, in the arumeru district of tanzania, a key tomato production area, when boring. Adult tuta absoluta on a sticky trap, viewed from the side and showing the narrow brown speckled wings folded close around the body. Russell ipm has provided workshops and training days to educate local farmers in the best practices for tuta absoluta control. This insect pest originates from south america and is now considered to be one of the most damaging invasive pests of tomatoes in the mediterranean basin countries of europe and north africa.
The the present study was carried out to attempt to acquire better knowledge of the biology of this insect and to implement suitable prophylactic. This information will help to design sustainable management tactics against this notorious pest of tomato in the country and the neighbouring countries of sub. Biological aspects of tomato leafminer tuta absoluta. Multivoltine twelve generations in a year average 260 eggs laid by a female larvae mine in the mesophyll of the leaf four larval instars pupates in the soil and sometimes in the leaves prefers tomato but can complete in other solanaceous plants. It is capable of reducing up to 80100% of total crop yield. We acknowledge assistance from the department of crop protection ministry of agriculture, on site selection, the botswana national botanical gardens for data on distribution of wild solanaceous plants and. Final instar larvae reach a maximum length of 8 mm, and can also be pink in colour figure 3. Prlog new weapon against tuta absoluta unveiled by.
The pheromone is incorporated directly into the adhesive layer providing a more cost effective and. The tomato leafminer tuta absoluta meyrick is a key insect pest of tomato in tunisia and in many other countries around the world. Resistance mechanism of tomato against tuta absoluta. Behavioral responses of tuta absoluta to a wild and.
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