EPPO Bulletin (2008) 38, 216-219

E. Roditakis, A. Tsagkarakou and N.E. Roditakis (2008)
Extensive damage on white variety table grapes by the Mediterranean fruit fly Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann) in Crete
EPPO Bulletin 38 (2), 216-219
Abstract: A severe attack by the Mediterranean fruit fly Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann) was recorded for the first time in Central-Northern Crete (Greece) on white variety table grapes (cv. Soultanina) in August 2007. The infestation was detected in hormone (gibberellic acid) treated vineyards only and was successfully controlled using cultural measures and baited application of insecticides. This report is discussed in relation to the possible effects on the table grape export market, based on the fact that C. capitata is under quarantine regulations worldwide.
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Database assignments for author(s): Emmanouil Roditakis, Anastasia Tsagkarakou

Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
damage/losses/economics
general biology - morphology - evolution

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Ceratitis capitata	Grapevine (Vitis)	Greece