Tomato leafminer has been a constant threat to export and domestic tomato production in Bowen, North Queensland. Tomato leafminer is rated as Category B quarantine pest for export tomatoes. The two main focal points of this project have been: a clear, economical, environmentally friendly monitoring system for leafminer and the adoption of IPM farm hygiene practices by all growers to reduce and manage leafminer.

This project has been funded by Hort Innovation, using the research and development levies listed below and contributions from the Australian Government. Hort Innovation is the grower-owned, not-for-profit research and development corporation for Australian horticulture.

• Vegetable Fund