Fruit Fly: An Economic Pest

The Mediterranean fruit fly attacks most fruits. Acta offers effective biological control solutions.

Biological Control Methods

  • Food-attractant traps
  • Pheromone traps for males
  • Sterile insect technique
  • Fly parasitoids

Using Traps

Hang 20-40 traps/acre depending on density. Acta traps are available in multiple types.

Partial Bait Spraying

Partial spraying of trees with a pesticide-protein mixture reduces pesticide use by 90%.

Fruit Storage

Rapid cooling at Golden Fruit stops larval activity.