Control of Mediterranean fruit fly (Medfly) in backyards

Authors

Sonya BroughtonFollow
Francis De Lima

Files

Publication Date

11-2002

Series Number

4565

Abstract

The Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (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.

Number of Pages

12

ISSN

1326-415X

Keywords

Insecticides, Insect pests, Trapping, Insect control, Control methods, Ceratitis capitata

Disciplines

Agriculture | Fruit Science | Parasitology

Recommended Citation

Broughton, S, and De Lima, F. (2002), Control of Mediterranean fruit fly (Medfly) in backyards. Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia, Perth. Bulletin 4565.
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/bulletins/68