Description:

• Warm and humid conditions are favourable for the infestation of this pest.

Damage Symptoms:

•  This pest feeds voraciously on the leaves, resulting in irregular holes.
•  Defoliation of leaves occurs, thus affecting the photosynthesis of the plant.
•  While young larvae feed on the leaves, older larvae bore into tomato fruits, creating round holes.
•  The affected fruits rot and become unmarketable.

Preventive Measures:

• Install pheromone traps in the field.

Preventive Measures:

• Install pheromone traps in the field.