Integrated use of Kenyan Entomopathogenic Nematodes (Steinernema Species) and Neem Against Tuta Absoluta on Tomato

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Year:

2017

Type of Publication:

Article

Keywords:

Neem, Steinernema Karii, Tomato, Tuta Absoluta

Authors:

Mutegi, David Munyua; Kilalo, Dora; Kimenju, John Wangai; Waturu, Charles

Journal:

IJRAS

Volume:

4

Number:

4

Pages:

202-207

Month:

July

ISSN:

2348-3997

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Abstract:

Tomato leaf miner, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) is one of the most devastating pests affecting tomato crop in Kenya. This study was carried out to evaluate management options for sustainable management of Tuta absoluta with the aim of reducing over reliance on synthetic pesticides used for tomato production...

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