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

The trap should be placed in a host or non-host at a point high
enough to be out of reach of children, livestock, or pets. It
should be secured in a manner to prevent it from being blown
down. During the summer or warmer portions of the year, the
trap must be placed in open shade; whereas, in the winter or
cooler time of the year, it should be placed in a southern
exposure, but not in direct sunlight. It is preferable to place it
1/2 to 2/3 the distance from the trunk to the outer edge of the
foliage.
The trap should not hang below or outside the foliage of the
tree. The trap should not be placed in dense foliage that may
protrude into the trap or give the fly a resting place that would
prevent it from entering the trap.
It is desirable to have foliage below the level of the trap but
not necessarily directly beneath the trap. A pole with a metal
hook attached to one end can be used to place the trap
sufficiently high in the host to be out of easy reach of children
and curious adults.
2. Public Relations
Good public relations are an important part of the survey
specialist's duties. Trappers are constantly in view and
frequently in contact with the public. They should be
courteous at all times. Prolonged conversations should be
avoided, but short, cordial conversations concerning work are
desirable. Do not be drawn into arguments concerning
program activities.
Survey Officers represent the Ministry of Agriculture and
present an image of that Agency to the observing public.
Dress, personal appearance, and actions should be appropriate
to make a good impression with the general public.
Shorts and tee-shirts may not be worn. Long pants or slacks,
and shirts or blouses with sleeves are prescribed for comfort
and protection.
Shoes must be worn. Leather shoes with heavy soles help
prevent punctures from nails and broken glass.
Identification badges must be worn every workday at chest
level for easy identification.
When entering a property for the first time, always attempt to
contact the property owner or caretaker, explain the work
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