South American tomato leaf borers are rampant in Vietnam

Published 2024년 2월 19일

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The South American tomato leafminer, a new worm species, has invaded Vietnam causing severe damage to tomato crops with losses of 50-80% of yield and fruit quality. Despite attempts to control the pest with pesticides, the worm continues to thrive. Some farmers have managed to reduce damage to their crops to about 30-35% using yellow sticky traps, food protection chemicals, and guidance from the Fruit and Vegetable Research Institute. However, these are only temporary solutions as it is impossible to completely destroy this pest.

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The South American tomato leafminer (scientific name is Tuta absoluta) is of South American origin, and is called the "South American tomato leafminer" by scientists in our country to distinguish it from the tomato leafminer (Liriomyza). trifolii) is available in Vietnam. This is a new species of worm that has invaded our country, causing serious damage to tomato plants. Tomato fields without effective control measures can be infected with South American leaf borers, causing losses of 50 - 80% of yield and fruit quality. The South American tomato leaf borer invaded Spain at the end of 2006. Then it spread throughout the countries of Central and Southwest Asia. This worm was found on tomato samples imported from China into our country through Lao Cai border gate. At the same time, it was investigated by the Plant Protection Institute (Vietnam Academy of Agricultural Sciences) and found to appear in tomato growing areas in Moc Chau and Co Noi commune, Mai Son district (Son La) in ...

Source: Agriculture