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Potato Tuber Moth: signs and treatment in Jamaica
A devastating pest of Irish potatoes. Larvae mine leaves and bore into tubers. PlantArmor's crop guides list potato tuber moth as a common problem on irish potato.
Signs to look for
- Blotch mines on leaves
- Excrement near the eyes of the potato tubers
- Tunnels inside the tubers rendering them inedible
What to do
Crops it affects
Questions growers ask
How do I recognise potato tuber moth?
A devastating pest of Irish potatoes. Larvae mine leaves and bore into tubers. The signs to look for: Blotch mines on leaves. Excrement near the eyes of the potato tubers. Tunnels inside the tubers rendering them inedible.
What should I do about potato tuber moth?
Keep tubers well-hilled with soil to prevent moths from laying eggs on them. Do not leave harvested potatoes exposed. Always read the product label and observe the registered rate, re-entry period and pre-harvest interval before you apply any pesticide.
Which crops are affected by potato tuber moth in Jamaica?
PlantArmor's crop guides list potato tuber moth as a common problem on irish potato.
Check it in the field
PlantArmor's reference library works offline, so you can compare what you are seeing against it standing in the plot, then log the spray you use along with its re-entry and pre-harvest intervals. Free to use.
This description and treatment come from the same reference library the PlantArmor app uses in the field. Pesticide registrations and permitted uses change — always read the current product label and observe the stated rate, re-entry period and pre-harvest interval.