Mediterranean Fruit Fly, Ceratitis capitata. Postharvest heat and cold treatment to control Ceratitis capitata on cactus pear fruit Commun Agric Appl Biol Sci. This species is widespread and may be found anywhere from sea level to mountainous areas (over 2,133 m in elevation). Genome Biology 17.1 (2016): 192. c 2012 Society of Chemical Industry Keywords: Ceratitis capitata; attract and kill; bait station; mass trapping; fruit fly 1 INTRODUCTION a result of there being no other available environmentally friendly Currently, new techniques for Ceratitis capitata Wiedemann control methods. Biological Control of Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae) in Argentina: Releases of Diachasmimorpha longicaudata (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) in … Ceratitis capitata (Wied.) The Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann) ... Consequently, a very large volume of information has been amassed on the biology, ecology, behaviour and control of C. capitata (Robinson and Hooper 1989), but apart from studies by Hanna (1947) and Elzinga and Broce (1986), surprisingly little is known about mouthpart structure and feeding mechanisms in the adult. and Pachycrepoideus sp. The Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann) (Diptera: Tephritidae) is one of the most destructive and invasive insect pests for horticulture biosecurity, global trade and world-wide phytosanitary [1]. However, these control methods are not popular because of the adverse effects of chemical controls and the unreliability of some natural enemies (Spalangia sp. 386. It exhibits a unique ability to invade and adapt to ecological niches throughout tropical and subtropical regions of the world, though medfly infestations have been prevented and controlled by the sterile … Downloaded: 6656. (1974): ecological basis for a program to control ceratitis-capitata on procida island italy. The control of Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae) has been mostly done with chemical insecticides and some selected natural enemies. Biological Control 46: 502-7. 1, … Citation in PubAg 922; Full Text 163; Journal. Ceratitis capitata is the most serious pest for citrus and many other fruits in the majority of countries with a warm, Mediterranean, tropical or subtropical climate (EPPO/CABI, 1997).. Some countries maintain quarantines against the medfly, which could jeopardize some fresh fruit markets if it should become established in Florida. Papanicolaou, Alexie, et al. Argov, Y. and Gazit Y. Several control strategies have been developed using sexual and feeding attractants in monitoring and mass trapping programs, but little is known about the potential of plant-based compounds. bulletin of entomological research 64 (4): 643-&. pp. Soil samples (22) were collected from natural and cultivated areas of Souss-region Morocco. Medfly Ceratitis capitata Wiedemann (Dipt., Trypetidae) as a rot vector in laboratory conditions Medfly Ceratitis capitata Wiedemann (Dipt., Trypetidae) as a rot vector in laboratory conditions Cayol, J. P.; Causse, R.; Louis, C.; Barthes, J. redia 55 189-202. daoud, d. s.; sehnal, f. (1974): effects of juvenoids on mediterranean fruit-fly, ceratitis-capitata (wied.) Biological control of the Mediterranean fruit fly in Israel: introduction and establishment of natural enemies. Bulletin of Insectology 60: 39-47. 28:591-597 2014 Evaluation of Ceranock Attract and Kill System to Control Mediterranean Fruit Fly (Ceratitis capitata) in Citrus Orchards of Iraq. Home > Books > Integrated Pest Management and Pest Control - Current and Future Tactics. Ceratitis capitata is prevalent in many parts of the world: ... Al-Zaidi, S. et al. This is a species of fruit fly capable of causing extensive damage to a wide range of fruit crops. Download for free … Braham, M., Pasqualini, E. and Ncira, N. 2007. A prototype of an improved automated ground release machine was assessed and found, with further improvements, to have the potential to be a promising tool for the release of quality sterile Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann) (Diptera: Tephritidae) flies in small‐ and medium‐scale SIT control programmes. BACKGROUND: The Mediterranean fruit fly (medfly), Ceratitis capitata, is a major destructive insect pest due to its broad host range, which includes hundreds of fruits and vegetables. Bol. 746 pages. How to do the mass trapping technique a good way to control this pest. Affiliation 1 ISPA-CNR Sezione di Sassari, Via Dei Mille 48, 1-07100 Sassari, Italy. Chemical control of this pest has induced the selection of resistant medflies populations and negative environmental impact. 9. 29, Issue. ), strain SEIB 6-96, in Mendoza, Argentina. From Chemicals to IPM Against the Mediterranean Fruit Fly Ceratitis capitata (Diptera, Tephritidae) By Synda Boulahia Kheder, Imen Trabelsi and Nawel Aouadi. 1. Submitted: April 12th 2011 Reviewed: August 27th 2011 Published: February 24th 2012. California Department of Agriculture. Introduction. Cambridge University Press. Marsden, D. A. The use of massive SIT for the control of the Medfly, Ceratitis capitata (Wied. d'Aquino S., Cocco, A., Ortu, S., Schirra, M. (2011) Effects of kaolin-based particle film to control Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae) infestations and postharvest decay in citrus and stone fruit. In this context, factors affecting the occurrence and distribution of medfly-associated entomopathogenic-fungi were studied. (diptera, tephritidae). The Mediterranean fruit fly Ceratitis capitata (Wiedmann) (Diptera: Tephritidae), is one of the most damageable fruit pests worldwide (Liquido et al., 1991; Demirel, 2016).In Tunisia, C. capitata is a major pest of commercial, wild, and ornamental fruits (Liquido et al., 1991; Hafsi et al., 2016), such as citrus and stone fruits.. These products, such botanical extracts and essential oils, could affect the behavior of pests like C. capitata. Improvements of traps,attractants and killing agents against Ceratitis capitata Wied. 28:591-597 How to do the mass trapping technique a good way to control this pest. 2005;70(4):733-6. Bol. Crop Protection, 30(8): 1079-1086 Insect Pest Series, No. The Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann) (Diptera: Tephritidae), is the major insect pest of fruit production worldwide. Introduction. In Agricultural Insect Pests of the Tropics and Their Control, 2nd Edition. General information about Ceratitis capitata (CERTCA) Name Language; medfly: English: Mediterranean fruit fly: English: Mittelmeerfruchtfliege The mixture of oils caused high mortality (LD50 = 0.018 μl/insect) to the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann) (Diptera: Tephritidae), a globally important pest, after topical application on adults. Sanidad Vegetal, Plagas. : Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae).). You searched for: Subject "Ceratitis capitata" Remove constraint Subject: "Ceratitis capitata" Start Over. Ceratitis capitata hcan be found in agricultural areas where large quantities of fruit provide plenty of food. Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology A 4 (2014) 359-363. Toggle facets Limit your search Text Availability. "The whole genome sequence of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), reveals insights into the biology and adaptive evolution of a highly invasive pest species." Authors G D'Hallewin 1 , T Venditti, M G Molinu, A Dore, A Serusi. The efficacy of these devices and their advantages over conventional mass trapping systems are discussed. From NPPO (2018): from 2015 to 2017, official monitoring surveys for C. capitata showed that although the pest cannot overwinter in Germany, it is regularly introduced via fruits from infested countries and might be able to build transient populations in areas with suitable summer climates. DOI: 10.5772/32686. Ceratitis capitata Mediterranean fruit fly (Medfly) (Ceratitis capitata) is an insect pest of fruits and vegetables. Trypeta capitata (Wiedemann, 1824) Tephritis capitata Wiedemann, 1824 : Pardalaspis asparagi Bezzi, 1924 : Ceratitis hispanica Breme, 1842 : Ceratitis citriperda Macleay, 1829 : Ceratitis citripeda Efflatoun, 1924 : Common Name(s): Mediterranean fruit fly [English] Taxonomic Status: Current Standing: valid Data Quality Indicators: cirio, u. It is a native of Africa and was first detected in Hawaii in 1910. 1979. Citation in PubAg 915; Full Text 163; Journal. You searched for: Subject "Ceratitis capitata" Remove constraint Subject: "Ceratitis capitata" Start Over. Abstract A study was conducted in Mendoza, Argentina, to compare the effect of using sterile insect technique (SIT) with the bisexual local strain of C. capitata against the white pupae sexing strain (SEIB 6-96). Lockwood, S. 1957. Indigenous parasitoids (Hymenoptera) attacking Anastrepha fraterculus and Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae) in native and exotic host plants in Northwestern Argentina. Toggle facets Limit your search Text Availability. Efficacy of kaolin, spinosad and malathion against Ceratitis capitata in Citrus orchards. Sanidad Vegetal, Plagas. Loose-Leaf Manual of Insect Control. The Mediterranean Fruit Fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann) (Diptera: Tephritidae) ... additional expense of control measures and costly sorting processes for both fresh and processed fruit and vegetables. Studying the ecology of biocontrol-agents is a prerequisite to effectively control medfly (Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae)) with entomopathogenic fungi. 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