EPPO Global Database

Keiferia lycopersicella(GNORLY)

Distribution details in United States of America (Virginia)

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2002: Present, no details
From CABI Pest map 754 (2011): Present, no details
References
* Elmore JC, Howland AF (1943) Life history and control of the tomato pinworm. USDA Technical Bulletin no. 841, 30 pp.

* INTERNET
National Information System for the Regional IPM Centers (US). Crop profile for tomatoes in Virginia (June 2001). http://www.ipmcenters.org/cropprofiles/docs/VAtomato.html
------- Occasional pest, especially in dry years.

* Nault BA, Speece III J (2002) Major insect pests and economics of fresh-market tomato in Eastern Virginia. Crop Protection 2002, 359-366.
------- Occasional pest of tomatoes in the mid-1970s.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Canada British Columbia Absent, pest no longer present view...
Canada Ontario Present, few occurrences view...
Canada Present, few occurrences view...
Mexico Present, restricted distribution view...