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Publication Date
12-1999
Series Number
4385
Abstract
The Mediterranean fruit fly (Medfly) is thought to originate from tropical Africa. It is a pest in many areas of the world including Western Australia. It was first detected at Claremont in 1895 and is now found as far south as Esperance and as far north as Derby. The main area of infestation extends from Carnarvon to Bunbury.
Medfly is known to infest over 200 fruit and vegetable species. In Western Australia, stone fruit, pome fruit, citrus, guavas, figs and loquats are particularly susceptible.
Number of Pages
12
ISSN
1326-415X
Publisher
Agriculture Western Australia
City
Perth
Keywords
Mediterranean Fruit fly (Medfly), Commercial orchards, Pest control, Western Australia
Disciplines
Agricultural Science | Agriculture | Agronomy and Crop Sciences | Biosecurity | Chemistry | Entomology | Fruit Science | Horticulture
Recommended Citation
Broughton, S,
and
De Lima, F.
(1999), Bulletin 4385 - Control of Mediterranean fruit fly (Medfly) in commercial orchards. Agriculture Western Australia, Perth. Bulletin 4385.
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/bulletins/350
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