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8th International Conference on Integrated Fruit Protection

Octubre 2012
Comunicaciones científicas | Cera-Trap®
The Mediterranean fruit fly (medfly), Ceratitis capitata, is a key pest of many fruit crops throughout the world. The eradication programs of this pest have typically entailed the use of chemical insecticide sprays. Nowadays, these practices are controversial because of their adverse effects on humans, non-target organism and the environment. For these reasons, more environmentally friendly solutions for medfly control are searched. CeraTrap is an attractant completely free of pesticides in its...

CeraTrap®, a Commercial Mass Trapping System for Med fly (Ceratitis capitata) Control Used in Israel

Octubre 2012
Pósters | Cera-Trap®

The Med fly Ceratitis capitata has been considered for several decades as the major phytophagous insect in orchards worldwide, and in Israel particularly, due to the severe damage caused to the fruits. Taking into account that the pupae in the ground and the larvae hidden in the fruits are hard to control, the main efforts, as of the 60', centered on aerial applications for adult control. The leading product was Malathion, accompanied by bait. Malathion was banned for use in fruits for expor...

El control de Ceratitis capitata en uva de mesa en Israel con el sistema de captura masiva Cera Trap

Julio 2012
Pósters | Cera-Trap®

La mosca de la fruta, Ceratitis capitata, es mundialmente conocida por su impacto destructivo en la agricultura y es una de las plagas más difíciles de manejar. El método de control tradicional de esta plaga se ha basado históricamente en los tratamientos insecticidas, los cuáles hoy en día no están bien considerados debido a la concienciación medioambiental.Actualmente, la técnica de captura masiva es uno de los métodos de control usados contra la mosca de la fruta como alternativ...