Outbreak of the South American tomato leafminer, Tuta absoluta, in the Chinese mainland: geographic and potential host range expansion.
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DOI: 10.1002/ps.6588
Abstract: BACKGROUND In 2017 Tuta absoluta was identified as an invasive species in China. Due to its rapid geographic expansion and the severe crop damage it causes, T. absoluta poses a serious threat to China's tomato… read more here.
Keywords: tuta absoluta; expansion; host range; host ... See more keywords
Few indirect effects of baculovirus on parasitoids demonstrate high compatibility of biocontrol methods against Tuta absoluta.
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DOI: 10.1002/ps.7314
Abstract: BACKGROUND Combining different biocontrol agents, particularly micro- and macroorganisms, can contribute to new and sustainable pest control approaches. Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) is one of the most destructive pests of solanaceous crops. An emerging… read more here.
Keywords: treated hosts; biocontrol; tuta absoluta; control ... See more keywords
Age and parasitism status of Tuta absoluta eggs alter the foraging responses of the predator Nabis pseudoferus
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DOI: 10.1007/s10526-021-10078-7
Abstract: We studied the effect of Trichogramma brassicae Bezdenko (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) parasitism of Tuta absoluta Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) eggs on the foraging behavior of Nabis pseudoferus Remane (Hemiptera: Nabidae) feeding on T. absoluta eggs of different… read more here.
Keywords: nabis pseudoferus; parasitism; absoluta eggs; tuta absoluta ... See more keywords
Lethal and sublethal effects of insecticides on Engytatus varians (Heteroptera: Miridae), a predator of Tuta absoluta (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae)
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DOI: 10.1007/s10646-018-1954-0
Abstract: The mirid Engytatus varians (Distant) is a promising biological control agent of the tomato borer, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae), one of the most destructive pests of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.). The effects of five… read more here.
Keywords: lepidoptera gelechiidae; tuta absoluta; caused mortality; mortality ... See more keywords
Current Strategies and Future Outlook for Managing the Neotropical Tomato Pest Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) in the Mediterranean Basin
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DOI: 10.1007/s13744-018-0636-1
Abstract: The invasion of new regions by exotic pests has been more than ever a critical issue that warrants coordinated international actions to manage established populations and prevent further spreading. Invasive insects can undermine the ecological… read more here.
Keywords: mediterranean basin; tuta absoluta; tomato; absoluta meyrick ... See more keywords
Efficacy of mass trapping and insecticides to control Tuta absoluta in Tunisia
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DOI: 10.1007/s41348-017-0140-6
Abstract: Since its first detection in Tunisia in 2008, the tomato pinworm, Tuta absoluta, has become a serious problem to tomato crops by causing heavy yield losses. The aim of this work was to evaluate the… read more here.
Keywords: tuta absoluta; efficacy; mass trapping; tunisia ... See more keywords
Tuta absoluta (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) invasion in Nigeria: first report of its distribution
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DOI: 10.1007/s41348-019-00255-3
Abstract: The South America tomato pinworm Tuta absoluta is a serious invasive species in Nigeria. Its impacts on crop production are well understood, but its distribution in the country is unclear. Here, between March 2017 and… read more here.
Keywords: absoluta lepidoptera; gelechiidae invasion; lepidoptera gelechiidae; invasion nigeria ... See more keywords
Functional response of indigenous Trichogramma spp. to invasive tomato leafminer, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) under laboratory conditions
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DOI: 10.1007/s42690-019-00057-y
Abstract: Functional response is one of the most informative ways to study the density responsiveness of a natural enemy to the target pest. Tuta absoluta (Meyrick), one of the most destructive pests of tomato, has recently… read more here.
Keywords: tuta absoluta; response; absoluta meyrick; functional response ... See more keywords
Geographical distribution and host range status of Tuta absoluta Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) in Côte d'Ivoire
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DOI: 10.1007/s42690-021-00554-z
Abstract: The South American tomato pinworm, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick), is one of the major threats to tomato production. Larvae can cause losses of more than 80% of production. It was officially detected for the first time… read more here.
Keywords: plant; production; absoluta meyrick; infested leaves ... See more keywords
How does a predator find its prey? Nesidiocoris tenuis is able to detect Tuta absoluta by HIPVs
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DOI: 10.1016/j.aspen.2020.10.006
Abstract: Abstract The Zoophytophagous predator, Nesidiocoris tenuis (Reuter) (Hemiptera: Miridae) is one of the most important candidates for controlling Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) in tomato crops. This predator uses different signals including morphological plant traits,… read more here.
Keywords: predator; nesidiocoris tenuis; tenuis; tuta absoluta ... See more keywords
The potential of host plants for biological control of Tuta absoluta by the predator Dicyphus errans.
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DOI: 10.1017/s0007485316001036
Abstract: Dicyphus errans (Wolff) has been shown to be a suitable biocontrol agent for Tuta absoluta (Meyrick). This generalist predator shares various host plants with the exotic pest, and these interactions could be exploited to enhance… read more here.
Keywords: predator; host plants; tuta absoluta; dicyphus errans ... See more keywords