Tomatoes are a high-value crop vulnerable to pests like whiteflies, thrips, spider mites, tomato psyllids, and aphids, all of which can quickly impact yield and quality. Effective pest control in tomatoes depends on early monitoring and the targeted use of biological control agents. Beneficial insects and mites—such as parasitic wasps, predatory mites, and gall midges—provide a sustainable, chemical-free solution that protects plant health throughout the growing cycle. Integrated pest management ensures vigorous growth and reliable production for every harvest.

Monitoring & Mass Trapping

Yellow Horiver Wetstick cards and Yellow Horiver Rollertraps are essential tools for pest management in tomato crops.

For monitoring purposes, hang one card every 20-40 square meters. If your growing space is smaller, ensure there are at least 4 cards per compartment. These sticky cards are crucial for detecting pests like thrips, whiteflies, aphids, and sciarid flies.

Check and assess the cards weekly to monitor pest populations. Additionally, perform thorough crop inspections from the soil to the canopy. Inspect the soil, stems, leaves, and joints for signs of pests. Always flip leaves to examine both upper and lower surfaces, especially targeting new and older growth where pests tend to hide.

For mass trapping, deploy Yellow Horiver Rollertraps or additional cards at a rate of 800 per acre or 100 every 500 meters square. Space them in a grid-style pattern throughout your crop at a height of 30cm. These traps effectively capture most flying insects, including aphids, thrips, whiteflies, moths, and fungus gnats, preventing them from reaching your plants.

This proactive trapping approach is your first and most crucial line of defense—stopping insect migration before it reaches your tomatoes.

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