“The migration of T. absoluta from Europe and the Middle East to Africa, and then southwards towards South Africa, was cause for concern for potato producers because potato is also a host to Tuta. In addition, Tuta is known to develop resistance to insecticide relatively quickly. Potatoes South Africa (PSA) approved funding for a research project to determine in a scientific way, whether Tuta entered the country with resistance to insecticides. The good news is that all six products currently registered against Tuta, are still effective to control the insect.
For more information on the CHIPS article by Dr Fienie Niederwieser, Research Manager of Potatoes SA, click here.
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