Ability to Respond Total:20 / 25Ability to Respond = ( Ease of Response + Tools in Place )
Confidence:High
Confidence Notes:Tuta absoluta introduction is a major threat to tomato and other solanaceous crops. Research into this pest is ongoing.
Impact
Spread
Notes
Score
Spread Rate
All life stages can be found attached to all plant parts and can easily be transported long distances.
5
Spread Amount
Native to South America, it has spread rapidly in areas of introduction including Europe, Africa, and the middle east. Feeds on tomato and other solanaceous crops.
5
Damage
Notes
Score
Ecological
Increased insecticide usage could threaten environmental quality.
1
Agricultural
Can reduce yields up to 100%. Introduction would trigger loss of markets for fresh fruit and plants.
5
Infrastructure
0
Cultural
Tomatoes are one of the most popular home garden plants.
2
Health
0
Benefit
Notes
Score
Ecological
0
Agricultural
0
Infrastructure
0
Cultural
0
Health
0
Total
18
Ability to Respond
Ease of Response
Notes
Score
Detection
Eggs are small and can be laid in hard to see locations. Pheromone-based trapping available.
3
Control
Pesticides applications are the most effective control method, biocontrol may reduce populations.
