Evaluation of different baiting and trapping methods on damage reduction of Mediterranean fruit fly Ceratitis capitata (Dip: Tephritidae) in the citrus orchards in South of Kerman Province, Iran

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1 Plant Protection Research Department, South Kerman Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center, AREEO, Jiroft, Iran

2 South Kerman Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center, AREEO, Jiroft, Iran

Abstract

The Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata Wiedemann) is among the most destructive fruit pests globally. This study evaluated the effectiveness of three types of traps (McPhail, Ceratrap, and plastic bottles) combined with Ceratinex, Ceratel, and Medlure attractants for capturing medfly adults in citrus orchards. Subsequently, baits made from Ceratel mixed with Malathion or Fenthion insecticides were tested using four baiting methods: spot baiting, baiting on a sponge placed under the tree, baiting on a sponge two meters away from the tree, and baiting on a sack, all applied to citrus trees. The results indicated that the McPhail trap containing Ceratinex was the most effective, capturing an average of 52.48 male and 62.83 female flies per week. Conversely, the Ceratrap trap with all three attractants recorded the lowest medfly catch. In the second experiment, the highest citrus fruit infection occurred when bait containing attractant and Fenthion was placed on a sponge two meters from the tree (76.16%) and under the tree (64.63%). A positive correlation was observed between the number of medflies trapped and the number of ripe fruits on citrus trees. Overall, the McPhail trap with Ceratinex and the Ceratel-based baits mixed with Malathion were most effective at capturing adult flies and reducing fruit infection

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Iranian Journal of Plant Protection Science

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Available Online from 12 May 2025

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  • Receive Date: 02 March 2025
  • Revise Date: 06 May 2025
  • Accept Date: 12 May 2025

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