Main insect pests of order Lepidoptera on tobacco (Review)

Zheko Radev

Abstract: A brief literature review of the main entomological pests from order Lepidoptera оn tobacco was done. The economically important types of pests in Bulgaria and other countries around the world, causing serious damage of tobacco plants as a result of their food activities, are presented. Preferences for plants and mechanisms of damage are presented. The harmful stages of pest development are considered, as well as the sensitive organs of tobacco, which are attacked by pests. Some methodologies in the strategy of pest’s control are presented.

Keywords: insect pests; Lepidoptera; tobacco

Date published: 2022-06-21