The Mediterranean fruit fly Ceratitis capitata is one of the most destructive agricultural pests worldwide. It is native of sub-Saharan Africa and has a long history of invasion success. CERA TRAP® is an attractant formulation free of pesticides based on a liquid protein obtained by an exclusive method of enzymatic hydrolisis.
The Cera Trap® system is an innovative method that is highly efficient at controlling plagues and is fully environmentally friendly as it does not use any insecticide in its formulation or application in the field. It is a 100% biological solution. CeraTrap® is a liquid food attractant in a protein formulation, developed by BIOIBERICA S.A.
We provide a report on a study carried out in the municipality of Santa Bárbara in the province of Tarragona, Spain. The variety of mandarin chosen was Beatriz, an early clementine, with a plantation density of 606 trees per hectare. The results of the trial shows that the system provides far better plague control to the standard trap treatment used by the farmer.
