Population dynamics and management of Bactrocera sp. (Diptera: Tephritidae) infesting mango.
Abdul Latif, Khalid Abdullah
Author Affiliation: Agricultural Research Institute, Dera Ismail Khan 29020, Pakistan.
Pakistan Entomologist 27 : 69-72
Abstract : Population dynamics and management studies on Bactrocera fruit flies were carried out in a mango orchard in Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan. Weekly data on pest incidence were recorded throughout 2004 by installing trap baited with methyl eugenol. The mean number of flies captured per month ranged from 6 to 400. Two peaks of fly population were predominant; 1st in June (217) and 2nd during September (397). Management of the fruit fly on mango via male annihilation, baiting and use of neem oil separately and in combination revealed significant reduction in fruit infestation when traps were adjoined either by applying bait of protein hydrolysate or neem oil. In either case, the percentage reduction in fruit infestation (dropped and harvested) ranged from 89 to 95% and 76 to 85%, respectively.