8th International Conference on Integrated Fruit Protection

CeraTrap®, a Commercial Mass Trapping System for Med fly (Ceratitis capitata) Control Used in Israel

The Med fly Ceratitis capitata has been considered for several decades as the major phytophagous insect in orchards worldwide, and in Israel particularly, due to the severe damage caused to the fruits. Taking into account that the pupae in the ground and the larvae hidden in the fruits are hard to control, the main efforts, as of the 60', centered on aerial applications for adult control. The leading product was Malathion, accompanied by bait. Malathion was banned for use in fruits for expor...

Tephritid Workers of the Western Hemisphere, 8th Meeting

Experiences of mass trapping with CeraTrap® in Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.

Evaluation of CeraTrap, for the attraction and capture of Anastrepha obliqua and Anastrepha ludens in commercial cultures of mango and orange, in two localities of the republic of Panama.

The trial had the intention to evaluate the effectiveness of the enzymatic hydrolyzed protein CeraTrap® with two types of traps and different attractants used by MIDA in its monitoring program.

Ceratitis capitata control on table grapes in Israel by the mass trapping system Cera Trap

The fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata, is worldwide notorious for their destructive impact on agriculture and is one of the most difficult pests to handle. The control of this pest has historically relied on pesticide treatments which are currently not well considered because of its toxicological and environmental awareness. At present, mass trapping techniques are one of the control methods used against med fly as an alternative to standard insecticide sprays.For some deciduous fruits, such as ...