Plutella

Contributor: Université de Liège
Date Compiled: 2025
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Diamondback moth damage on cabbage Image copyright: Francis Nduati, Kenya

Prevention

Solution
Strip cropping
Utility plants
Attractive cultivar for parasitoids

Control

Regulations surrounding chemical products can change rapidly – always verify chemicals recommended here with the most recent legislation and lists of products registered for your country
Solution Product Category Max nb. of a. i. application/year Application Details and Notes (commercial product example) Chemical Group
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Cypermethrin
Synthetic insecticide
2 (21 days between the two minimum)
APHICAR 100 EW, dosage: 0,3 L/ha/ pre harvest delay: 7 days
Pyrethroids and pyrethrins
Deltamethrin
3
DELTA-GLOB 25 EC, dosage: 0,4 L/ha
Chlorantraniliprole
1/ 12 months
CORAGEN: 0,125 L/ha. 1m buffer zone. 7 days pre-harvest delay
Cyantraniliprole
MINECTO ONE, dosage: 0,19 kg/ha. Apply BBCH 21 - 49. 3 days pre harvest delay.
Esfenvalerate
1
SUMI APLHA, dosage: 0,2 L/ha
The information made available here has been obtained from or is based upon sources believed by CABI to be reliable but is not guaranteed as to accuracy or completeness. Anyone acting or relying on such information does so entirely at their own risk. The efficacy of the IPM methods included above will depend on local conditions and might not always be suitable everywhere within the specified country.