Leaf miner flies

Liriomyza spp.
Contributor: Institut de Recerca i Tecnologia Agroalimentaries
Date Compiled: 2024
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Prevention

Solution
Remove basal leaves with the presence of mines

Monitoring

Solution
Threshold: low, medium, high or very high level

Control

Solution
Introduction of the parasitoid Diglyphus isaea

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 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 at the first appearance of parasites. Suspend treatments 7 days before harvest
3 (Between Abamectin and Emamectin)
(VERTIMEC®EC) Dosage: 0,3-1,2 L/ha
Avermectins
6
Cyantraniliprole + Acibenzolar-S-methyl
Synthetic insecticide
Greenhouse treatments from the 2nd true leaf of the main stem, unfolded to the full ripeness: the fruits have the typical color of ripeness (BBCH 12-89). 3-day safety period for foliar application and 14 days for drip irrigation
1
(MINECTO ALPHA TM) Dosage: 1l/ha
Diamides and Benzothiadiazoles
28
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