FMC SOLUTIONS
Fruitworm
Tomato fruitworm (Helicoverpa armigera). Full-grown larvae are olive-brown, tan, maroon, pink or black with three or four dark stripes along their backs; the head is yellow and not spotted.
What are the symptoms
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Young larvae feed on flowers, flower buds and young fruits while older larvae bore and feed on mature fruits.
Secondary infections and infestations caused by pests & diseases may lead to rotting.
Impact to the crop
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Direct feeding and secondary infection lead to a significant decrease in both quality and quantity of yield.
How to control
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√ Utilization of recommended biological control agents such as Trichogramma sp., Bacillus thuringiensis and Nucleopolyherdosis virus (NPV) in controlling fruitworm
√ Integrated pest management and use of efficient and registered insecticides
Source: Dela Cueva, et. al., 2015
