Journal of Applied Entomology (2004) 128, 28-31

G. Saour and H. Makee (2004)
A kaolin-based particle film for suppression of the olive fruit fly Bactrocera oleae Gmelin (Dip., Tephritidae) in olive groves
Journal of Applied Entomology 128 (1), 28-31
Abstract: The efficacy of a kaolin-based particle film formulation M-99-099 to control olive fruit fly, Bactrocera oleae Gmelin, field infestations was investigated in north-western Syria. The results showed that fruit infestation levels were significantly reduced on kaolin-treated trees compared with untreated trees. Kaolin particle film successfully suppressed B. oleae populations and provided season-long insect control (>14 weeks) whereas the insecticide dimethoate failed to protect olives for as long a period after the last spray. Consistent with previous findings, the M-99-099 kaolin particle film proved to be a promising alternative method to synthetic insecticides and could be used to control B. oleae in olive groves.
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Database assignments for author(s): George Saour, Hayat Makee

Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
control - general

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Bactrocera oleae	Olive (Olea europaea)	Syria