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Combat Prodiplosis in Tomatoes: Effective Strategies to Protect Your Crops Our WhatsApp contact: https://wa.me/3147614920 In tomato cultivation, control of Prodiplosis longifila, also known as tomato beetle or black beetle. This insect causes severe damage from the first days after transplanting, affecting shoots, flowers, and fruits, and compromising entire crops. Many farmers have relied on the insecticide INCIPIO, but its effectiveness is declining. It has been observed that continuous use at high doses of the same active ingredient leads to the development of resistance in Prodiplosis populations. This problem is not new; it was previously seen with MOVENTO, which lost its effectiveness due to improper management. This video explores innovative strategies for managing prodiplosis, offering insecticide alternatives to rotate the use of INCIPIO, extending its shelf life, and presenting more economical but equally effective options. For efficient control, it is vital to understand the life cycle of Prodiplosis. The insect attacks tomato crops 7 days after transplanting or even from the seedbed. It reproduces by laying eggs on tender shoots, from which larvae hatch in 24 hours or less if the temperature is high. These white larvae feed on shoots, flowers, and fruits for 6 days or more, causing irreversible damage that appears as rough, necrotic areas. After 6 days, the larvae mature, turn yellow or brown, fall to the ground, and form a waxy layer to pupate. This process lasts 4 days, after which the adult insect, a hoverfly, emerges, ready to lay new eggs. A crucial, but often underestimated, aspect is soil fumigation. This complementary practice has proven very effective in preventing the emergence of new generations of adult insects from the soil. Insecticide Rotation Strategies: Specific formulations are proposed to rotate insecticides and avoid resistance, selecting active ingredients and chemical groups other than INCIPIO for a diversified action. Recommended First Formulation Attacks Prodiplosis at multiple stages. OMI 88 (Tolfenpyrad - Chemical Group 21A): Systemic shock insecticide that paralyzes adults and stops larvae from feeding. OBERON (Spiromesifen - Chemical Group 23): Growth regulator that prevents larvae from transforming into adults. MATCH (Lufenuron - Chemical Group 15): Powerful ovicide that damages eggs, preventing hatching, and controls adults. The synergy of these products ensures comprehensive control and reduces resistance. Dosage: SILEX Silicone Adjuvant – 5 cc / 20 L OMI 88 Primary Insecticide – 15 cc / 20 L OBERON Secondary Insecticide – 15 cc / 20 L MATCH Ovicidal Insecticide – 20 cc / 20 L Second Strategic Formulation Integrates active ingredients with different modes of action. EXALT (Spinosins - Chemical Group 5): Systemic shock insecticide effective against adults and larvae. CIROMEX (Cyromazine - Chemical Group 17): Inhibits normal insect growth. LANNATE (Carbamates - Chemical Group 1A): Degrades eggs and controls adults on contact. FORMULA #1 SILEX Silicone Adjuvant – 5 cc / 20 L EXALT Primary Insecticide – 20 cc / 20 L CIROMEX Secondary Insecticide – 7 cc / 20 L LANNATE Ovicidal Insecticide – 20 cc / 20 L Third Formulation for Continuous Rotation Complete the rotation schedule to avoid overuse of the same molecule. PRESIPEL (Diamides - Chemical Group 28): Controls adult insects and larvae. ENGEO (Neonicotinoids - Chemical Group 4A): Strong shock action on adults and larvae. EPINGLE (Pyriproxyfen - Chemical Group 7C): Interrupts larval development and regulates egg laying. FORMULA #2 SILEX Silicone Adjuvant – 5 cc / 20 L PRESIPEL Primary Insecticide – 20 cc / 20 L ENGEO Secondary Insecticide – 15 cc / 20 L EPINGLE Ovicidal Insecticide – 20 cc / 20 L The Importance of Silicone Adjuvants A high-quality silicone adjuvant, such as SILEX, SILICROP, or BREAK TRUE, is essential. These products maximize the effectiveness of insecticides by drawing the mixture to the most difficult-to-reach areas of the plants, where eggs and larvae are concentrated. Fundamental Complement: Soil Fumigation: An essential complementary practice is the weekly soil application of biological insecticides such as ALISIN (garlic and chili pepper extracts), combined with traditional insecticides containing alpha-cypermethrin. This simple application aims to prevent pupae in the soil from transforming into adults, significantly reducing the population and facilitating direct control on plants. Our WhatsApp contact: https://wa.me/3147614920 Our email: [email protected]