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Evaluation of mass trapping technique for control of Ceratitis capitata Wiedemann (Diptera:
Tephritidae) in citrus orchards of Northern Iran.
Mafi Pashakolaei S.
Agricultural and Natural Resources Research Centre of Mazandaran, Plant Protection, Iran. mafiali@hotmail.com
The Mediterranean fruit fly (Medfly), Ceratitis capitata is one of the most destructive pests of citrus fruits in
Mazandaran province of Iran. The mass trapping technique based on the use of female and male-targeted
attractants was carried out for the first time in two citrus groves (0.5 ha) using Tephri-traps (baited with Cera
Trap as a food attractant for females) and Jackson trap (baited with Trimedlure as a sexual attractant for
males) in 2008. In total 50 traps were installed, distributed on one-third of citrus trees in treated plots. All
traps were placed 1.5-1.8 m above the ground, slightly inside of tree canopy. For each Jackson trap, three
Tephri -traps were set. Monitoring of adult population of Medfly in the control plot was performed by using
two Jackson traps. Tephri-traps were serviced once every two weeks and trimedlure dispensers of Jackson
traps were replaced every month. The effect of mass trapping technique was based on randomly examining
500 fruits every week from September until harvesting time (i.e. November), for production of viable adults.
At the end of experiment, approximately 8939 female and 2656 male flies were recorded in the treated
plot [what about the control plot]. Data analysis indicated significant differences (P