Action Plan Peach Fruit Fly Bactrocera zonata - Nuclear Sciences ...

2. Preparation
The field supervisor will be notified of the approximate delivery time of the
specimens. Specimens will be selected and checked for color markings. As
a precaution, the color will be changed each month, and the right or left
wing will be clipped. Only the program office will be aware of the color
and clipping schedule.
3. Mailing
Each marked specimen will be placed in its own vial with a quality control
identification number. The number will be recorded in a quality control log.
The marked flies will then be sent by registered mail to the field supervisor.
The field supervisor will send the program office a list of the traps to be
baited for logging by specimen number. Specimens will be placed in traps
no earlier than 1 day before normal servicing.
4. Return
When a marked specimen is detected, standard trapping procedures are
followed. However, the specimen is returned in the original vial, the pest
detection report slip is given the quality control number under remarks, and
the specimen is returned to the program office via registered mail.
5. Oral Tests
To maintain trapper awareness, an occasional test may be given. General
discussion may follow each test so that all concerned will benefit.
28