First report of Tuta absoluta in Zambia
During official surveys conducted in Zambia, the presence of Tuta absoluta (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae – EPPO A2 List) was detected for the first time in early 2016. The first specimens were caught in pheromone traps. A preliminary surveillance program has shown that the pest is present in the Northern, Central, and Lusaka provinces.
The situation of Tuta absoluta in Zambia can be described as follows: Present, first found in 2016 in Northern Central and Lusaka provinces.
Sources
IPPC website. Official Pest Reports – Zambia (ZMB-01/1 of 2016-09-14) Reporting pest presence: preliminary surveillance reports on Tuta absoluta in Zambia. https://www.ippc.int/en/countries/zambia/pestreports/