Fruit fly management for fruit and vegetable growers
Fruit flies are a major pest, not only because they damage production but also because of their impact on domestic and international trade.
In this guide we have aimed to combine published literature, experimental data, the knowledge of experienced fruit fly management practitioners and commercial practices to provide a practical manual for fruit fly management.
The guide is split into sections on:
Fruit fly species
Lifecycle and movement in the landscape
Monitoring and trapping
Protein baits
Male annihilation
Cover sprays
Sterile insect technique
Parasitoids and other biological controls
Protected cropping, from glass to netting
Field hygiene
Area Wide Management (AWM) and IPM
