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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

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