1 - Phytosanitary Resources
1 - Phytosanitary Resources
1 - Phytosanitary Resources
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Survey Procedures<br />
Targeted Survey<br />
Conduct targeted surveys at facilities associated with high risk pathways.<br />
Procedure<br />
At the time of publication, a defined method was unavailable.<br />
Sentinel Site Survey<br />
Procedure<br />
At the time of publication, a defined method was unavailable.<br />
Visual Inspection of Plants<br />
This section contains instructions for inspecting plants for infestations of Tuta<br />
absoluta as well as the damage caused by this pest.<br />
Procedure<br />
1. Inspect potential host plants, and nearby resting places, for resting adults<br />
of Tuta absoluta.<br />
Refer to Table 2-3 on page 2-8 and Table 2-4 on page 2-16 for lists of<br />
potential hosts. If inspecting tomatoes in fields, refer to Visual<br />
Inspection in Tomato Fields on page 4-6. If inspecting crops other than<br />
tomatoes in fields, continue.<br />
Refer to the images of adults in Figure 3-1 on page 3-3 and Field<br />
Screening Aid for Tuta absoluta on page B-1.<br />
2. Disturb plants if necessary to incite the flight of adults.<br />
3. Collect samples of Tuta absoluta while inspecting potential host plants.<br />
4. Follow the instructions described in Processing Samples on page 4-20<br />
when preparing specimens.<br />
5. Submit specimens and plant material to the proper authority. Refer to<br />
How to Submit Insect Specimens on page F-1 for further information.<br />
6/2011 Tomato Leafminer 4-5<br />
Emergency and Domestic Programs