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Entomology
Aruna Manrakhan, John-Henry Daneel, Leani Serfontein, Evans Mauda, Guy F. Sutton, Vaughan Hattingh
Summary: The efficacy of an existing cold disinfestation postharvest treatment targeting Ceratitis capitata in citrus was tested for Ceratitis cosyra. It was found that Ceratitis capitata was more cold tolerant than Ceratitis cosyra. Large-scale trials confirmed the effectiveness of the Ceratitis capitata treatment for disinfestation of Ceratitis cosyra.
JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Eleftheria-Maria D. Bali, Cleopatra A. Moraiti, Charalampos S. Ioannou, Vasilis Mavraganis, Nikos T. Papadopoulos
Summary: Mass trapping is an environmentally safe method for managing the Mediterranean fruit fly, but the effectiveness of trap-attractant combinations can vary based on temperature. Tephri traps baited with BioLure or Biodelear were found to be most effective under different temperature conditions, with a higher efficacy for BioLure baited traps at high temperatures. Additionally, more males than females were captured, and the efficacy and female selectivity of trapping devices were influenced by temperature regimes during spring and summer seasons in semi-field conditions.
Article
Entomology
Maira C. Morais, Matheus Rakes, Aline C. Padilha, Anderson D. Grutzmacher, Dori E. Nava, Oderlei Bernardi, Daniel Bernardi
Summary: The main fruit pests in Brazil, Anastrepha fraterculus (Wiedemann), Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), and Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura), show varying levels of susceptibility to selected insecticides. Diagnostic concentrations of the insecticides caused more than 99% mortality for most field populations of each species.
JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Angelica da Silva Salustino, Lylian Souto Ribeiro, Marilia de Macedo Duarte Morais, Khyson Gomes Abreu, Manoel Cicero de Oliveira Filho, Nayana Rodrigues de Sousa, Carlos Henrique de Brito, Jose Bruno Malaquias
Summary: The Mediterranean fruit fly, a major pest for fruit trees worldwide, is primarily controlled using chemical methods. This study evaluated the effectiveness of different pesticide doses on the immature and adult stages of the fruit fly. The results showed that sub-doses of spinetoram and malathion applied through contact had high mortality rates for adult flies, while ingestion had a lower effect.
ANNALS OF APPLIED BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Aruna Manrakhan, John-Henry Daneel, Rooikie Beck, Claire N. Love, Martin J. Gilbert, Massimiliano Virgilio, Marc De Meyer
Summary: Male lure dispensers and traps have different effects on monitoring fruit fly pests, with higher ME loadings being more effective for B. dorsalis and yellow Delta traps baited with TML being effective for C. capitata monitoring. The type of dispenser and trap used should be considered for efficient monitoring of target pests.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Entomology
Maguintontz Cedney Jean-Baptiste, Andressa Lima de Brida, Daniel Bernardi, Sergio da Costa Dias, Juliano de Bastos Pazini, Luis Garrigos Leite, Silvia Renata Siciliano Wilcken, Flavio Roberto Mello Garcia
Summary: The Mediterranean fruit fly is a major pest of fruit crops worldwide, and biological control using entomopathogenic nematodes may be an effective method to manage this pest. The study found that H. bacteriophora HB and S. brazilense IBCB-n06 exhibited the highest pathogenicity and virulence against C. capitata, while some EPN isolates showed lower effectiveness against the pest. Compatibility tests with chemical insecticides showed that certain pesticides were classified as compatible with and harmless to H. bacteriophora HB and S. brazilense IBCB-n06, providing important information for integrated management programs for C. capitata.
JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Redouan Qessaoui, Imane Boutjagualt, Stuart Alan Walters, Ahmed Bouamair, Abdelghani Tahiri, Naima Ait Aabd, Rachid Elaini, Rachid Bouharroud
Summary: This study evaluated the insecticidal effects of four rhizobacteria isolates on the pupae and adults of the Mediterranean fruit fly. The results showed that two isolates, Q036B and Q172B, were the most effective in causing mortality in both pupae and adults. These findings demonstrate the potential of these rhizobacteria as bioinsecticides for controlling the Mediterranean fruit fly and improving the sustainability of agricultural production systems.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yue Zhang, Marc De Meyer, Massimiliano Virgilio, Shiqian Feng, Kemo Badji, Zhihong Li
Summary: The study utilized mitogenome and genome-wide SNPs to investigate the phylogenetic relationships within Ceratitis FARQ complex and between its four subgenera. It revealed that genome-wide SNPs could be a valuable tool for molecular diagnosis of FARQ species.
MOLECULAR PHYLOGENETICS AND EVOLUTION
(2021)
Article
Entomology
Dong H. Cha, Dominick Skabeikis, Bong-Soo Kim, Jana C. Lee, Man-yeon Choi
Summary: Tephritid fruit flies are highly destructive pests that can hinder international trade of fresh tropical commodities. Conventional insecticides are losing effectiveness due to resistance, so alternative methods are needed. This study found that erythritol, a non-nutritive sugar, has insecticidal effects on multiple fruit fly species, making it a potential non-toxic management tool.
Article
Entomology
Peter A. Follett, Glenn Asmus, Lindsey J. Hamilton
Summary: Tephritid fruit flies are major pests for fruit production and global trade, with fruits categorized as natural hosts, conditional hosts, or nonhosts. The infestation rate varies for different host fruits, ranging from highly attractive to poor hosts. Postharvest treatments may still be required for fruits with low infestation rates to reduce the risk of exporting fruit flies.
Article
Plant Sciences
Aicha Ouarhach, Loubna Ait Saida, Houda Aboussaid, Ichrak Ghalbane, Said El Messoussi, Abderrahmane Romane
Summary: The toxicity of Lavandula coronopifolia essential oil against the Mediterranean fruit fly was evaluated, and it was found to have high ingestion toxicity potential and oviposition deterrence.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2022)
Article
Entomology
Yue Zhang, Weisong Li, Massimiliano Virgilio, Marc De Meyer, Zhihong Li
Summary: This study achieved rapid molecular identification of Ceratitis fruit flies using LAMP technology and mitochondrial genes as targets. A loop-mediated isothermal amplification identification technology system was established, which utilized rapid, rough DNA extraction and visual detection. The system demonstrated high sensitivity and simplicity, allowing the entire identification process to be completed within one hour.
JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Burcu Ozbek Catal, Asime Filiz Caliskan Kece, Zhanerke AmangeldI, Mehmet Rifat Ulusoy
Summary: The study aimed to find a new, cost-efficient, and eco-friendly method of pest control. The results showed that netting covering trees, a mass capture technique, and an insecticide suitable for organic farming (spinosad) were highly effective against fruit flies, especially R. cerasi and D. suzukii.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Pablo Deschepper, Terrance N. Todd, Massimiliano Virgilio, Marc De Meyer, Norman B. Barr, Raul Ruiz-Arce
Summary: The study found significant differences and connections in genetic diversity of Mediterranean fruit fly populations in six geographical regions, with South American populations showing direct admixture with Central-American and European clusters, indicating possible population migration and crossover.
BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Eirini Anastasaki, Dimitrios P. Papachristos, Spyridon Antonatos, Panagiotis G. Milonas
Summary: The profiles of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted from orange fruits infested by Ceratitis capitata were examined using static and dynamic sampling techniques. A total of 32 and 47 compounds were detected in infested orange fruits when using static and dynamic techniques, respectively. Classification models showed that infested fruits emitted a chemical profile distinct from that of non-infested ones, with Limonene associated with cell disruption and specific VOCs correlated with C. capitata infestation.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2023)
