<i>Tuta absoluta</i> (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) on the “Offensive” in Africa: Prospects for Integrated Management Initiatives

<i>Tuta absoluta</i> (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) on the “Offensive” in Africa: Prospects for Integrated Management Initiatives

The South American tomato pinworm <i>Tuta absoluta</i> (Meyrick) has aggressively invaded the African continent. Since its first detection in North Africa in Morocco and Tunisia in 2008, it has successfully invaded the entire southern, eastern and western Africa, where it has been on the...

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Main Authors: Vimbai L. Tarusikirwa, Honest Machekano, Reyard Mutamiswa, Frank Chidawanyika, Casper Nyamukondiwa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-11-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
botanicals
invasive species
liabilities
pest management
tomato pinworm
natural substances
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/11/11/764

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