Ceratitis capitata

Principle Hosts

Citrus fruits, stone fruits and 260 types of vegetables, berries and nuts, including: Apples, Mango, Grapes, Peach, Pear, Apricot, Guava, Fig

Global Distribution

World-wide

Damage & Symptoms

 Damage results from larvae feeding on the fruit. The entry point often leads to bacteria and fungi causing further rotting. The fruits may either drop or appear water-soaked. The fly moves from crop to crop and is resistant to cool climate

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Method of Control

Mass Trapping & Monitoring

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Application

A) Mass Trapping: 20-25 traps with biolure (3-compound) are

required per hectare depending on population, placed 160 cm from the ground

B) Monitoring: 1-2 traps with trimidlure per hectare

Trap Type

 Dome, McPhail & Cera trap