About HEDO Tuta Tomato Leaf Miner Pheromone Lure (Tuta absoluta) Crop Protection
Tu Tom Lure is used to control Tomato Leaf Miner.
For better results Tuta absoluta is a species of moth in family Gelechiidae known by the common names tomato leaf miner, tomato pinworm.
It is well known as a serious pest of tomato crops. Tuta absoluta is a highly destructive insect pest to tomato plants and fruit and is also reported to infect other plants in the Solanaceae family (potato, eggplant, etc.).
Damage-Larvae of Tuta absoluta mine the leaves, flowers, shoots, and fruit of tomato as well as the leaves and tubers of potato.
After hatching, larvae penetrate apical buds, flowers, new fruit, leaves, or stems.
Conspicuous irregular mines and galleries as well as dark frass make infestations relatively easy to spot.
The damage caused by this pest is severe, especially in young plants. In tomato, it can attack any plant part at any crop stage and can cause up to 100% crop destruction.
Technology-Insect Sex Pheromone Technology. It is the process of attraction and trapping the insect pest of specific Species those damage to crops.
Technical Content of HEDO Tuta Tomato Leaf Miner Pheromone Lure (Tuta absoluta) Crop Protection
Tuta Absoluta Trap& Lure
Mode of Action
Scent Attraction (Tuta Lure) : The dispenser contains a synthetic sex pheromone that mimics the natural chemical scent released by female Tuta absoluta moths
Luring the Target : Adult male moths smell this synthetic scent, mistake it for a real female, and fly toward the source.
Physical Capture (Delta Trap): The triangular, roof-like (delta) design houses a replaceable sticky liner inside
Trapping the Pests : As the attracted male moths enter the trap, they land on the adhesive surface and get permanently stuck, preventing them from mating with females
Population Reduction : Removing male moths lowers overall reproduction, suppresses the pest population cycle, and allows early detection of infestations
Crop & Disease/Pest Mapping
Used In crops-Tomato, cherry Tomato, Potato
Dosage per Acre
Lure working day in field life 30- 45days, Depend on weather conditions.
Key Features & Benefits
Benefits-Economically Affordable, easy to install and manage. If used properly can detect low numbers of insects. Collect only Species Specific Non toxic. Suitable for all season. Pheromone Lures are species specific. Reduce the use of harmful pesticide and do organic farming and save the life.
Features-Pheromone used 99% pure. 99.9% Effective from other commercial product. Lure working day in field life 30- 45days, Depend on weather conditions. Packing signal unit in anti smell realizing pouch. Dispenser- silicon rubber Septa Lure can stay for one year without removing from packing.
Additional Information
Trap Installation Method-
Please use hand gloves /Keep clean hand for handling lure.