EPPO Global Database

Phthorimaea operculella(PHTOOP)

Distribution details in Costa Rica

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2013: Present, widespread
From CABI Pest map 010 (2012): Present, no details
References
* Gomez-Bonilla Y, Lopez-Ferber M, Caballero P, Murillo R, Munoz D (2013) Granulovirus formulations efficiently protect stored and field potatoes from Phthorimaea operculella and Tecia solanivora in Costa Rica. BioControl 58(2), 215-224.

* Hilje, L. (1994) Manejo Integrado de Plagas 31, 43-46.
------- Cartago.

* Rodriguez V. C. L.; Lepiz C. C. S. (1990) Manejo Integrado de Plagas 16, 28-31.

* Rodriguez V. C.; Cespedes Z. R.; Leon G. R.; Lepiz C. C. (1993) Manejo Integrado de Plagas 29, 6-13.
------- Tierra Blanca de Cartago and Cantion de Dota.