The current status of Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiiidae) in Turkey and baseline toxicity of some insecticides

Ugurlu Karaagac, S.

The current status of Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiiidae) in Turkey and baseline toxicity of some insecticides

2012

Ugurlu Karaagac, S.

Tomato is one of the most important vegetable crops in Turkey, with national production of over 10 million tonnes in 2010. Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) is an important pest of tomato, and was first recorded in Urla District of Izmir Province in the Aegean region of Turkey in August 2009. It has since spread rapidly to the other regions of Turkey and become the main pest of tomato. Since its dispersal, chemical control has been the main method of control. Intensive use of insecticides has led to the development of resistance in T. absoluta. In this study, the baseline toxicity (LC₅₀values) of some insecticides was determined using a leaf‐dip bioassay method in Antalya and Ankara populations of T. absoluta.

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