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Oviposition preference of Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae) at differen...
GÓMEZ, M.; PARANHOS, B. A. J.; SILVA, J. G.; LIMA, M. A. C. de; SILVA, M. A.; MACEDO, A. T.; VIRGINIO, J. F.; WALDER, J. M. M.Studies investigating oviposition preference of Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann, 1824) in table grapes (Vitis vinifera L.) cultivated in the São Francisco River Valley can provide important information to guide control measures, therefore minimizing damage caused by this species in the region. The aim of this study was to evaluate the oviposition preference of C. capitata females for berries cv. ?Italia? collecte...
Mass-rearing of Mediterranean fruit fly using low-cost yeast products produced ...
SILVA NETO, A. M. da; SANTOS, T. R. de O.; DIAS, V. S.; BRAVO, I. S. J.; BENEVIDES, L. de J.; BENEVIDES, C. M. de J.; SILVA, M. V. L.Ceratitis capitata is one of the most important pests of fruits for exportation, and Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) has been the most efficient and environmental friendly technique used to control fruit fly populations around the world. A key goal in achieving a successful SIT program is a mass rearing system producing high quality insects at low cost. Providing adults with an artificial diet containing hydroly...