TUTA ABSOLUTA
▪The Tuta absoluta (tomato leaf miner) lure uses synthetic sex pheromones to attract and trap adult moths, helping to monitor and control infestations. The key pheromone used is (Z)-11-tetradecen-1 yl acetate, which attracts male moths.
▪ Traps commonly used with Tuta absoluta lures include:
▪ Delta Traps: These traps are popular for monitoring and often have a sticky surface to capture moths.