Effectiveness evaluation of two attractants, Cera Trap® and Tripack®, for the mass trapping of Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae) in citrus orchards in different regions of Tunisia.

Damages of C. capitata in Tunisia may cause losses of about 1.06 millions Dollars (US) per year on Citrus. By this factor, mass trapping is being evaluated for an effective control of this pest in citrus. The trials were conducted during 2 years (2010, 2011) with two types of Mediterranean fruit fly mass trapping systems Cera Trap® and Tripack® in citrus orchards in three different geographical regions of Tunisia. The Cera Trap® system showed a similar or even a higher effectiveness than ...

Efficient and ecological alternative (MS2-Cera Trap) in the control of fruit flies in Mexico.

Field trials to find and effective and ecological system for the control of the Fruit flies: the station MS2 and the attractant Cera Trap

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.