EPPO Global Database

Phthorimaea absoluta(GNORAB)

Distribution details in Kuwait

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2025: Present, no details
From CABI Pest map 723 (2013): Present, no details
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2011/076) : presence of T. absoluta is suspected on the basis of symptoms observed on tomato crops, but this has not been confirmed by other sources.
References
* INTERNET (last accessed April 2011)
Tuta absoluta – Information Network. www.tutaabsoluta.com

* Jallow MFA (2025) Current Status and Future Perspective of Pesticide Use and Pest Management in Kuwait Agriculture: A Comprehensive Review. AgroEnvironmental Sustainability, 3﴾4﴿, 385–396. https://doi.org/10.59983/s2025030407

* Harizanova, V.; Stoeva, A.; Mohamedova, M. (2009) Agricultural Science and Technology 1 (3), 95-98.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Iraq Present, restricted distribution view...
Saudi Arabia Present, restricted distribution view...