Phytoparasitica (1997) 25, 157-158

I. Glazer, Y. Rössler and Y. Gazit (1997)
Biological control of the Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata) using entomopathogenic nematodes
Phytoparasitica 25 (2), 157-158
10th Conference of the Entomological Society of Israel, February 11, 1997, Bet Dagan, Israel, lecture
Abstract: Current control methods of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata, rely heavily on the aerial application of malathion bait sprays, or ground cover sprays of potent organophosphorus pesticides. These methods have a negative impact on the environment, and specifically on the populations of beneficial organisms. Thus, environmentally friendly methods of control are much in need. The medfly is exposed to predation during certain periods in its life cycle. The larvae emerging from the fruit and dropping to the ground for pupation, have not yet developed a sclerotinized shell (the pupa) and are amenable to attack by entomophagous nematodes. We have studied the possibility of using such nematodes for the control of the medfly and have screened several nematode species as candidate parasites. Preliminary dose-time response experiments were carried out.
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Database assignments for author(s): Yoav Gazit, Yoram Rössler

Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
biocontrol - natural enemies
Research topic(s) for beneficials or antagonists:
evaluation - screening - selection

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Ceratitis capitata		Israel