Possibility of Myzus persicae Sulzer Control in Tobacco Plantations

Abstract

The peach aphid Myzus persicae Sulzer is one of the most dangerous, widespread and economically important pests in tobacco, as well as a vector of various viruses. The species has the ability to develop resistance to various groups of insecticides, high reproductive potential and spread, which makes the control against it difficult. In a two-year period under field conditions with a natural infected background, experimental work was carried out to evaluate the efficacy of AFITEK_EC, used to control M. persicae in tobacco. The data showed that the product demonstrated a strong initial efficacy against the aphid individuals, which allows effective control at high pest densities. The disadvantage is that after drying, the product does not work due to its specific characteristic, which would require subsequent treatment to regulate the density of M. persicae. AFITEK_EC can be considered a reliable product for control, reducing the risk of mass multiplication and the emergence of resistance of M. persicae. The product does not demonstrate phytotoxicity on tobacco plants.