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October 16, 2009 tuta absoluta Insect profile tuta absoluta is a devastating pest of Tomato. It is originated from South America. Recently tuta absoluta considered to be a serious threat to tomato production in Mediterranean region. The newly introduced pest from south America finding the shores of the Mediterranean a perfect new home where it can breed between 10-12 generations a year. Each female can lay 250-300 eggs in her life time. This pest is crossing boarders and devastating tomato production both protected and open fields. The infestation of tuta absoluta also reported on potato, Aubergine and common beans. tuta absoluta is a very challenging pest to control. Effectiveness of chemical control is limited due to insect s nature of damage as well as its rapid capability of development of insecticide resistant strains.
October 16, 2009 www.tutaabsoluta.com Tuta absoluta – Insect Profile Tuta absoluta is a devastating pest of Tomato. It is originated from South America.
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