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IPM Solutions

Tuta absoluta

The devastating tomato pest

Since the spread of Tuta Absoluta in Spain in 2007, Russell IPM has become involved in a campaign of resource-building to combat this dangerous pest.

Tuta absoluta is an aggressive tomato pest that mines the leaves and burrows into the fruits, causing losses of up to 100%. Since the first detection of this insect in Europe, it has been spreading rapidly through North and East Africa, obliterating tomato crops. Russell IPM has developed bio-rational control strategies to combat Tuta Absoluta. The comprehensive system includes insect pheromone lures, traps, bio-rational pesticides and a specially developed beneficial micro fauna that recharges soil to increase plant resistance to the moth.

Intensive lifecycle

Tuta Absoluta has a very high reproductive ability, with adult females laying hundreds of eggs throughout their lifetime. It takes this species between 18 and 21 days to grow from egg to adult in warm weather.

Egg - 4 days

Tuta

Destroys tomato crops

Pupa - 5 days

Larvae - 11 days

Tuta has

12

generations per year

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Adult - 9 days

We

have the solutions!

The problem The larvae of Tuta absoluta mine the leaves, producing large galleries. They burrow into the fruit, causing a substantial loss of tomato production in both protected and open-field cultivations. The larvae feed on mesophyll tissues and make irregular mines on the leaf surface.

Damage can occur throughout the entire growing cycle of tomatoes, reaching up to 100%.

Tuta absoluta can produce up to 10-12 generations in a year in favourable conditions.

As long as a food source is available, the larvae are very unlikely to enter diapause. Tuta absoluta can overwinter as eggs, pupae and adults.

Tomato plants can be attacked from seedlings through to maturity. In tomato, infestation can be found on apical buds, leaves and stems, flowers and fruits, on which the black frass is visible. On potato, the attack is mainly on aerial parts and the tuber.

Control bio-rationals Biotrine

Biotrine provides a synergistic blend of Abamectin and natural plant extracts to stimulate the plant’s immune defence and protect it from insect pests.

Biotrine is a larvacide, affecting the 1st and 2nd instars.

It triggers the plants’ defence systems to combat pathogens, limiting the possibility for secondary infection through the open wounds caused by Tuta absoluta.

Biotrine assists the plant in preparing against further attacks from the newly-hatched larvae.

Provides protection against early and advanced leaf damage caused by Tuta absoluta.

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A natural bio-rational pest control solution Target Crops

1

Broad spectrum insecticide to control whitefly, Tuta absoluta, Lyromiza and mites

2

Best results when used in combination with Fytomax PM

3

50-60ml / 100 L of water Apply every 14 days or when required.

Using monitoring traps drastically reduces the use of pesticide

Fytomax PM

Fytomax PM is a biorational product based on neem seed extract, with an active ingredient of 0.1% Azadirachtin.

Fytomax PM has multiple modes of action, but primarily works very well when combined with Biotrine.

It works in synergy with Biotrine, prolonging its effectivity.

When applied at early stages, Fytomax inhibits fungal diseases, such as powdery mildew.

It acts as a natural repellent to most insects, such as whitefly, aphids and mites.

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A safe & effective bio-rational solution Target Crops

1

To repel Tuta absoluta and whitefly, for a more potent, combined effect, mix 250 ml of Fytomax PM with 50 ml of Biotrine per 100 L of water.

This mixture acts as an insecticide and fungicide, providing protection for 10-12 days.

To combat advanced powdery mildew infestation (up to 50% coverage), mix 3 L of Fytomax PM with 500 ml of Biotrine per 1000 L of water and apply thoroughly on the leaves for total protection.

2

Spray crops every 7-14 days.

3

Leave for 3 days after spraying before harvesting.

Recharge

Recharge improves soil health, shifting the focus of any IPM program from the top to the bottom, from outside to inside.

Recharge is a rich combination of naturally occurring in soil micro-organisms that promote a healthy plant environment and are vital to crop health.

The application of Recharge revitalises the soil and restores its ability to function properly by providing vital background protection to the crop from invasive pests and diseases.

Recharge restores health by introducing further beneficial micro-flora into the soil, stimulating the plants’ physiological vigour, staging symbiotic interactions among plants, triggering the plants’ own defence systems, as well making the soil less welcoming to pupating insect pests.

Tomato fruit affected by Tuta absoluta

Tomato plant root affected by Tuta absoluta

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An unmatched bio-rational soil enhancer

Target Crops

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2

First application at the planting stage

Second Application 30 days later

Poly tunnels: 250g / tunnel 480 Sq. M

Third application if the season is longer.

Open field: 250g / 1000 Sq. M

Best results as a part of integrated program with Biotrine and Fytomax PM.

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Recharge removes the need to use any chemical pesticide and fungicide in the soil.

The use of any of these agents will inhibit Recharge’s action.

Mass Trapping solution In controlled spaces, such as green houses, introducing mass trapping as a part of an integrated program has proven to be the most effective pest control method for Tuta absoluta populations.

Ferolite

Ferolite is a self-contained, ready to use, solarpowered trap, which incorporates a light bulb working at a specific wavelength of light, as well as a sex pheromone. Ferolite has proven to be 200300% more effective than standard pheromone Plastrap traps for Tuta Absoluta.

WATER - LIGHT TRAP

WATER - LIGHT TRAP

Deltatrap STICKY TRAP

Plastrap is a local water trap that can be used with a plastic deep tray, in combination with our pheromone dispenser and a plastic cage.

The Delta is a sticky trap, effective for monitoring Tuta absoluta when sticky liners are used in combination with our Tuta absoluta pheromone lures.

Tutasan is a water trap effective when used with a pheromone dispenser.

Its application is simple and widely applicable, as pictured below:

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Assemble the lure as shown.

2

Apply tape to the lure to suspend it above the trap.

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You have a finished water mass trapping system.

Pheromone-based solutions Russell IPM formulates and manufactures a Tuta absoluta pheromone lure, which can be used for monitoring, as well as in greenhouse mass trapping. Russell IPM produces the standard TUA 500 lure, which lasts for four weeks. An improved formulation of the lure TUA-Optima (0.8 mg) is also available, with the additional benefit of a constant pheromone release over a longer period of time and suitable for warmer climates.

The ultimate control of

Tuta absoluta

TUA-Optima has been formulated to maintain the steady release of Tuta absoluta pheromone for up to 6 weeks.

Suitable for both green house and open field crops.

Steady release of Tuta Absoluta pheromone for up to 6 weeks.

Ideal for both green-houses and open-field applications.

Ensures a higher catch rate than the traps available in the market.

Ideal for application with the Ferolite trap.

TUA 500

Optima

A standard formulation for the monitoring of Tuta absoluta.

Steady release of Tuta absoluta pheromone for up to 6 weeks.

TUA-500 is suitable for most applications.

Ideal for both green house and open field.

Effective in colder climates.

Ideal for application with the Ferolite trap.

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Product Qlure TUA 500

Specification

Colour Weight Packing

0.475mg E3, Z8, Z11 - Tetradecatrienyl acetate Septa

Qlure TUA-Optima 0.8 mg E3, Z8, Z11

- Tetradecatrienyl acetate Septa

0.5 mg

Single

0.8 mg

Single

Product

Dimensions

Colour

Packaging

Delta Trap

12cm x 28cm x 20cm

Green / Red

25 / Case

26cm x 46cm

Blue / White / Neutral

5 / Case

10cm x 35cm

Red

15 / Case

Ferolite Tutasan

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