Improved controlled-release formulations for a new trap design for male Mediterranean fruit flies: the CandC trap

• Published in: Journal of chemical ecology Vol. 23; no. 5
• Main Authors: Warthen, J.D, Cunningham, R.T, Leonhardt, B.A, Cook, J.M, Avery, J.W, Harte, E.M
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.05.1997
• Subjects: ATRAYENTES; ATTRACTANTS; ATTRACTIF; CERATITIS CAPITATA; CONTROLLED RELEASE; INSECT ATTRACTANTS; INSECTE NUISIBLE; INSECTOS DANINOS; LIBERACION CONTROLADA; LIBERATION CONTROLEE; PEST INSECTS; PIEGE; TRAMPAS; TRAPS

The Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata, is a major pest of fruits and vegetables in the world. With the help of an extensive trapping program, the continental United States has remained free of established medfly populations. In an effort to increase trapping efficiency, controlled-release...