date:Jul 20, 2012
of chemical pesticides and select natural ones
Pheromone traps that lure the insects by mimicking potential mates
The release of natural enemies (predators and parasitoids of the tomato borer)
The use of insect-proof screens and double doors in greenhouses
Nursery management and insect-free planting materials
Removal of infested crops and wild host plants
Rotating crops with non-solanaceous varieties that do not appeal to the insect.
Pheromones have long been used in various countries for monit