ADVENTIVE TYPE – POTATO MOTH AND METHODS OF FIGHTING IT
Based on the climatic conditions of our region, harvesting the potato before the development of the potato layer stops (before the layer dries up), removing the potato layer and infected tubers from the field without leaving a place for the pest to overwinter in the field . In the system of combating this insect, it is necessary to pay great attention to the storage of potatoes in conditions of low temperature (3-5°), under such conditions, the potato moth stops developing and dies.For pest destruction on vegetable tops are recommended insecticides with active substances: cypermethrin+chlorpyrifos, Lyambdatsigalotrin+thiamet-hoxam, and Deltamethrin.