Learn more about the trials performed in pest control
Comparative effectiveness of food-based attractants in capturing tephritid fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) · 2026
Results from field trials in Florida, Guatemala, and Hawaii.
Field evaluation of female- and male-targeted traps for Ceratitis Capitata · 2024
Mediterranean fruit fly (Medfly) Ceratitis Capitata (Wiedemann) (Diptera: Tephritidae) is a globally significant economic pest.
INIA UY Efficacy Trial · 2013
The disease known as “brown spot of mandarins” is caused by the fungus Alternaria alternata; it primarily affects Dancy mandarins and their hybrids.
Comparative studies of bait stations · 2012
Air and ground bait sprays, which constitute the standard control methods of Mediterranean fruit fly today for most countries.
Poster Comparative studies of bait stations · 2012
In this work, we report the results of comparative fields on chemical control, deployment strategy and the efficacy of bait station methods in the controls of the Medfly.
Plus Trap Mass Trapping Report · 2011
Fruit flies (Tephritidae) are a limiting factor in the production and commercialization of fresh fruit such as blueberries.
Mass Trapping for Fruit Fly Control · 2009
Fruit flies (Tephritidae) are a limiting factor in the production and commercialization of fresh fruit such as blueberries.
Effectiveness of Borax Protein Pellets · 2007
The genus Anastrepha represents one of the most diverse groups within the Tephritidae family in the Americas, with 185 described species.
Effectiveness of Liquid Hydrolyzed Protein · 2007
These are medium- to large-sized flies with yellow bodies and dark spots, and a head with a swollen frons when viewed laterally.
Mass trapping vs. chemical control · 2005
To evaluate the efficacy of the SUSBIN Compound Bait based on Aliphatic Amines and Organic Ammonium Salts. (Nota: Se asume "alifáticas" por el término técnico común en química).
Control in Organic Citrus Crops · 2004
Performance of the SUSBIN Compound Bait for the control of Ceratitis capitata Wied, in citrus under organic production.
Bait Station vs. Chemical Control in Argentina · 2004
5th Meeting of the Working Group on Fruit Flies of the Western Hemisphere. Lauderdale, Florida, USA.
Trimedlure comparative trial · 2003
Trimedlure is a specific male attractant for Ceratitis capitata (Mediterranean fruit fly), used to detect the presence and abundance of the pest.
Fruit Fly
Ceratitis Capitata
It is one of the most harmful pests worldwide, present in the five continents. It is extremely versatile with more than 56 hosts identified as citrus, stone fruits, grapes, blueberries, among others.