Leafminers

Liriomyza spp.
Contributor: AgriNewTech
Date Compiled: 2024
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Control

Solution Product Category Production stage (if possible with reference to BBCH scale) Max nb. of a. i. application/year Application Details and Notes (commercial product example) Chemical Group IRAC Code
Launches of 0.2 individuals/m2 when at least 20 adults appear pest caught with chromotropic traps
In case of presence in the previous cycles proceed with the launch of the parasitoid 7-10 days after transplantation.
Diglyphus isaea
Parasitoid
Spinosad
Biological insecticide
Treat preventively or at the first appearance of parasites. Suspend treatments 3 days before harvest
3
(LASER) Dosage: 250 ml/ha
Spinosine
5

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Solution Product Category Production stage (if possible with reference to BBCH scale) Max nb. of a. i. application/year Application Details and Notes (commercial product example) Chemical Group IRAC Code
Abamectin
Synthetic insecticide
Treat preventively or at the first appearance of parasites. Suspend treatments 7 days before harvest
(SUPERBO 18 EC) 50-100 ml/hl
Avermectins
6
Azadirachtin
Synthetic insecticide
Treat preventively or at the first appearance of parasites
5
(OIKOS®) Dosage: 1,5L/ha
Azadirachtin
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.