Residential Composting of Infested Fruit: A Potential Pathway for Spreas of Anastrepha Fruit Flies (Diptera: Tephritidae)

• Published in: The Florida entomologist Vol. 90; no. 2; pp. 314 - 320
• Main Authors: Kendra, Paul E., Hennessey, Michael K., Wayne S. Montgomery, Edward M. Jones, Epsky, Nancy D.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Florida Entomological Society 01.06.2007
• Subjects: Compost; Composting; Female animals; Fruit flies; Infestation; Insect larvae; Larval development; Pests; Plants; Risk analysis

Composting plant waste is a beneficial practice commonly used by American gardeners, but disposal of infested fruit directly into the environment creates a potential pathway for introduction of insect pests. This study estimates the likelihood of adult emergence for exotic fruit flies (Tephritidae)...