Mass Trapping for Tomato Leaf Miner - Tuta Absoluta

Description

CropIQ’s team of scientists, chemists and engineers has developed IQ Tutex  to ensure optimal performance and durability in managing South American tomato moth “Tuta absoluta”

IQ TUTE-X comprises a dispenser which contains a sex pheromone which is  species specific for female of the Tuta . Lures can we used with Crop-IQ sticky Traps

Why Growers choose IQ Lure

• Decrease level of the damage around 20-50% comparing with any other conventional system
• Longest-lasting dispenser
• Species Specific attracting lures
• Sustainable, reliable protection from over 200 different fruit plant species 
• Fast and easy to deploy 
• Does not harm beneficial insects 
• Compatible with all traditional systems and all IPM tools

Mode of Application: 

It is necessary to use one pheromone dispenser of TU-TEX per trap (in the center of the trap) and space the traps as least 20 meters to avoid interferences between traps.  

The  trapping density should be adequate to the crop infestation. 

For monitoring is recommended 2-4 traps per hectare  in green houses.

For mass trapping 50 traps per hectare in open field. 

Remember to use IQ TU-TEX before the emergence of the first generation and until the end of the season. It necessary a dispenser replacement every 5 months, and it is important remove the old dispenser and the packaging away form the treated area to avoid interferences.

Suitable trap:

The best traps to use are the IQ Blue sticky traps, or General water trap filled with soapy water. or New IQ LIGHT TUTA TRAP.
The traps must be checked once a week after setting them in the field, until some days after the last harvesting.

Storage: 

• Store the dispenses away from sunlight in a dry and cool place.

• The product expiry date is 2 years from production date under good store conditions and without opening the original container.