CHEMICAL CONTROL. The female produces a pheromone when she wants to mate and lay eggs. Where chemical control is required, selective insecticides are chosen which target the pest, leaving the beneficial population unharmed. @article{Khan1984ChemicalCO, title={Chemical control of melon fruit fly (Myiopardalis pardalina). Fruit flies need specific proteins to survive and mature, in addition female fruit flies also need proteins to mature their eggs. Field trials were conducted during 2013 (first week of January at 22.9-29.5°C and 90-98% RH and second week of June at 29-37.8°C and 94-97% RH) to assess the efficacy of certain chemical treatments against melon fruit fly (Bactrocera cucurbitae Coq.) It is therefore recommended that an integrated approach is adopted to manage the spread. Khan S, Chughtai GH, Qamar-ul-Islam (1984) Chemical control of melon fruit fly (Myiopardalis pardalina). Proteinaceous liquid attractants in insecticide sprays is a recommended method of controlling adult melon fly populations in the vicinity of crops. 1998). Like many insects, male and female fruit flies find each other using smell. The melon fly is a dangerous pest of melons and gourds. Life Cycle A female melon fly usually lays eggs under the skin of host fruit; however, in its favored hosts in the family Cucurbitaceae, eggs may also be laid into flowers, stems, and exposed roots. Materials required. Chemical control of the melon fruit fly is relatively ineffective. Chemical control is used when biological and cultural control has not been enough to protect the productivity of the crop. The melon fly was first found in California in 1956 and has been captured sporadically over the years, but all infestations have been successfully eradicated. (Diptera: Tephritidae) to soybean hydrolysate, fishmeal, beef extract, banana/grapes, bread and dog biscuit was evaluated in snakegourd (Trichosanthes anguina L.) gardens during 2000–2001. This protein bait is specific to the fruit fly, it only attracts and kill these flies. While there are a number of parasitoids that can help control fruit fly populations, these kill the insect in the pupal stage and are therefore of little use in preventing damage if populations are already high. Fruit flies. In situations where chemical control of melon fruit fly becomes necessary, one has to rely on soft insecticides with low residual toxicity and short waiting periods. An adult female fruit fly can lay up to 2,000 eggs on the surface of anything that's moist and rotting. A poisoned bait gave good control of fruit flies (Steiner et al. The chemicals used for the control of fruit flies are Diptrex, Imidacloprid, Triazophos, and neem products [1]-[12]-[14]. The control plot and treated plots were characterized by varied fly population density on successive days of observation, with … [citation needed] Cultural. Therefore, keeping in view the importance of the pest and crop, the melon fruit fly management could be done using local area management or wide area management. Based on the conducted monitoring of appearance of melon fly, optimal time for the performance of chemical pest control was determined. Management of fruit fly by pheromone and indigenous bait traps Bait traps. Responses of fruit flies (Tephritidae: Dacinae) to novel male attractants in north Queensland, Australia, and improved lures for some pest species. Chemical Control Although cover sprays of entire crops are sometimes used, the use of bait sprays is both more economical and more environmentally acceptable. The first OP resistance studies in Tephritid flies were carried out in the olive fruit fly B. oleae, a pest that has been subjected to selection pressure by dimethoate and fenthion for several decades in Greece. Chemical Control of Melon Fruit Flay (Bactrocera cucurbitae) (Coq) on Muskmelon (Cucumis melo L.) by Malathion and Dipterex in D.I. Fruit flies attack soft, fleshy fruits of a wide variety of fruit and vegetable crops. Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research 5(1), 40-42. The fruit fly is known as one of the two-winged insects, and it is one of the agricultural pests that intrude on fruit trees, causing damage to them, and weakening their productivity, and the female of this fly puts its eggs in a hole under the shell of a fruit seed, and when these eggs hatch, larvae come out white. These are applied baiting and cultural practices for management of fruit flies. Ceratitis rosa is recorded from over 100 plant species. Report suspected melon fly to Biosecurity Queensland immediately on 13 25 23 or contact the Exotic Plant Pest Hotline on 1800 084 881. The development cycle of the flies . Major host plants of Ceratitis cosyra include mango, guava, sour orange, marula, wild custard apple and wild apricot. Within 30 hours, tiny maggots hatch and start to eat the decayed food. Chemicals for fighting the melon fly. Abstract: Melon fruit fly, Bactrocera cucurbitae (Coquillett) is one of the most important pests of bitter gourd, Momordica charantia L. Because of the difficulties associated with chemical control of this pest, it is important to identify the traits associated with resistance and their influence on pest multiplication. on bitter gourd. Kugler J, Freldberg A (1975) A list of the fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of Israel and nearby areas, their host plants and distribution. malathion) mixed with a protein bait. Biological . This review paper on fruit fly survey in Nepal indicated that fruit fly is a problem causing considerable loss in productivity of citrus fruits and cucurbit vegetables. Video: How to Control Fruit Fly Organically (December 2020). AREA-WIDE CONTROL OF THE ORIENTAL FRUIT FLY AND MELON FLY IN TAIWAN Tze-chung Huang1, Edward Y. Cheng 2, Ching-Hua Kao, Yu-Bing Hwang2 and Ming-Yao Chiang1 1Bureau of Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine, Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan, Taiwan ROC 2Taiwan Agricultural Research Institute, Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan, Taiwan ROC ABSTRACT Area-wide control … The melon fly can attack both flowers, stem and root tissue, and fruit. Fruit Fly Mania is a protein which is highly attractive to both male and female fruit flies. Austral Entomology 2015 , 54 (4) , 411-426. Some activities were accomplished to monitor and manage fruit fly in Nepal. Three insecticides, one with a fly attractant, protein hydrolysate, were tested in field experiments in 1975 and 1976 to control Dacus frontalis on watermelon and sweet melon in the People’s Democratic Republic of Yemen. More information about IPM. Average: 0. The implementation of control measures that do not imply an added burden to the environment and/or the farmers is urgent. If you grow backyard fruit trees, unfortunately you’ll find there’s a range of pests wanting to get to your harvests before you do.And one of the most insidious is the Queensland fruit fly (which despite its name, is active well beyond Queensland). An experiment was conducted by Nasiruddin and karim (1992) on the evaluation of potential control measure for fruit fly, Bactrocera (Dacus) cucurbitae, in snake gourd. reliance on chemical control are many residues of insecticides in crops, health problems for farmers, contamination of water and soil, insecticide resistance development and decrease in natural enemy populations. Chemical control of melon fruit fly (Myiopardalis pardalina). The attraction of the melon fly, Bactrocera cucurbitae (Coq.) On the control and treated experimental plots, before application, an average population density of 11.5 fly/plant was noted. Sprays for fruit fly control may not be necessary in dry seasons. No votes yet. Heat a small piece of metal to make the holes easily. Management Non-chemical control Mechanical. The Mediterranean fruit fly Ceratitis capitata feeds and causes damage to a very wide range of crops. If you think you have found melon fly, you must take all reasonable and practical steps under your control to minimise any associated risks. In the Indo-Malayan region, the melon fly, sometimes called the melon fruit fly, is considered the most destructive pest of melons and related crops, and it has greatly curtailed the production of melons, cucumbers and tomatoes in Hawaii. The melon fly. Local area management. It attracts all common species of fruit flies such as African invasive fruit fly, melon fly and mediterranean fruit fly. The two most common mechanical methods of control are wrapping developing fruit with a protective covering and the use of baited traps. A bait spray consists of a suitable insecticide (e.g. Video: Integrated Pest Management (Ground Cover TV, Grains Research and Development Corporation) … Make 10 to 12 holes into an old 1 liter plastic bottle or 3 holes on each side of 1 liter ice cream container, to allow flies to enter. Your rating: Your rating: None. Put a wire from the cover to suspend the bait. Adult melon fly Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Summary. Local area management means the … }, author={S. Khan and G. H. Chughtai and Qamar-ul-Islam}, journal={Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research}, year={1984}, volume={5}, pages={40-42} } Plastic bottle/jar 1 litre; Latex gloves; Galvanized utility wire; Methodology . Papayas grown in Hawaii are infested with four species of fruit flies: the Oriental fruit fly (Dacus dorsalis), the Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata), the melon fly (Dacus cucurbitae), and the Malaysian fruit fly (Bactrocera latifrons). Fruit fly management tactics includes the use of pheromone trap, application of chemical pesticides and sanitation. Do not allow fallen fruit to accumulate under trees. Vinegar and beer were added as the ‘bait components’ to the above ‘base baits’ to enhance their attractiveness. Area-Wide Control of the Oriental Fruit FLY and Melon FLY in Taiwan. 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