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Oriental Fruit Fly – Bactrocera dorsalis

Available Products
Standard 1g Dorsalure-ME Lure (B06A) – Methyl eugenol & proprietaryextenders
2g Methyl eugenol Lure (B06B) – An option for when a 2g version is specifically required e.g. some tenders
Dispenser Details
Large wax plug
Active Life
8-10 weeks
Pest Details
Adult
Wings clear except for a narrow costal band that doesn’t reach R4+5. Scutum mostly black, scutellum yellow except for basal band. Abdomen with narrow medial dark stripe on tergites 3-5. Postpronotal lobes yellow & femora not extensively marked.
Larvae
Third instar with length of 7.5-10 mm and width of 1.5-2mm. Stomal sensory organ of head with 3-4 sensilla. Anterior portion of each thoracic segment with encircling
band of rows of small spinules. Anterior spiracles of 8-12 tubules. Posterior spiracles 2.5-3 times as long as broad. Spiracular hairs just longer than slit.
Eggs
Reticulate, white to white-yellow, 0.8mm long with micropyle slightly protruding. Laid singly below the skin of host fruit.
Distribution
Native to most parts of Asia and now also found in Hawaii and a number of pacific islands.
Economic Host(s)
A wide range of fruit crops including apple (Malus), guava (Psidium), mango (Mangifera), peach (Prunus) and pear (Pyrus)
Symptons/Signs
Larvae feed internally on the fruiting stage. Necrosis and sometimes resinous deposits near puncture holes are often signs of female oviposition. Decomposition of the fruit often follows.
Generations
Up to 10
Monitoring
Adults Present
March to October
Recommended Trap Density
1-2 traps per hectare
Trap Maintenance
Check traps on a regular basis, atleast twice a week. It is recommended to replace the dispenser every 8 weeks to achieve optimum results.
Storage
Keep product away from direct sunlight, heat, sparks and open flame. Store in a refrigerator for a shelf life of 18 months or a freezer for an extended life of 24 months. Always store sealed in original packaging.
Recommended Trap
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