First report of Tuta absoluta in Thailand
Tuta absoluta (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae – EPPO A2 List) is first reported from Thailand. Surveys were conducted in 2019-2023 in 77 provinces throughout Thailand with pheromone traps. T. absoluta was detected in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) and potato (Solanum tuberosum) crops in 8 provinces (Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Tak, Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Nakhon Phanom and Phetchabun). Official measures are taken to eradicate the pest in infested areas and limit its spread within the country (IPPC, 2024).
The pest status of Tuta absoluta in Thailand is officially declared as: Present, not widely distributed and under official control.
Sources
IPPC website. Official Pest Reports - Thailand (2024-02-28): Pest status of Phthorimaea absoluta in Thailand. https://www.ippc.int/fr/countries/thailand/pestreports/2024/02/pest-status-of-phthorimaea-absoluta-in-thailand/