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Potential of Moroccan entomopathogenic nematodes for the control of the Mediterranean fruit fly Ceratitis capitata Wiedemann (Diptera: Tephritidae)

Scientific Reports, 2020
The Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata Wiedemann, is a deleterious pest worldwide affecting fruit production. The entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) are a potential biocontrol agent that could be effectively used to control this Mediterranean ...
F. Mokrini, Salah‐Eddine Laasli, Youssef Benseddik, A. B. Joutei, A. Blenzar, H. Lakhal, M. Sbaghi, M. Imren, G. Özer, T. Paulitz, R. Lahlali, A. Dababat   +11 more
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Biological Control of Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae) in Argentina: Releases of Diachasmimorpha longicaudata (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) in Fruit-Producing Semi-Arid Areas of San Juan [PDF]

, 2014
The Mediterranean fruit fly (Medfly), Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann) is one of the major pests of fruit crops in Argentina and it is a phytosanitary barrier to the export of fresh fruits.
Bezdjian, Laura Patricia, Escobar, Jorge, Lara, Natalia, Murúa Bruna, Albérico Fernando, Ovruski Alderete, Sergio Marcelo, Rubio, Jose Luis, Schliserman, Pablo, Suárez, Lorena, Tareti, Gustavo, Van Nieuwenhove, Guido Alejandro   +9 more
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Functional characterization and fitness cost of spinosad-resistant alleles in Ceratitis capitata

Journal of Pest Science, 2020
The sustainability of control programs for the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata, for citrus crops in Spain has been threatened by the development of resistance to malathion and lambda-cyhalothrin in recent years.
Ana Guillem-Amat, E. Ureña, Elena López-Errasquín, V. Navarro‑Llopis, P. Batterham, L. Sánchez, T. Perry, P. Hernández-Crespo, F. Ortego   +8 more
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Effect of Dietary Components on Larval Life History Characteristics in the Medfly (Ceratitis capitata: Diptera, Tephritidae) [PDF]

, 2013
Background: The ability to respond to heterogenous nutritional resources is an important factor in the adaptive radiation of insects such as the highly polyphagous Medfly.
BA Edgar, BI Katsoyannos, C Navarro-Campos, C Plácido-Silva M do, CL Chang, CL Chang, CM Canato, D Nestel, D Nestel, D Nestel, DA Krainacker, DC Fries, DS Tolmasky, FS Zucoloto, FS Zucoloto, G Davidowitz, G Davidowitz, G Davidowitz, G Gasperi, GJ Quigley, HF Nijhout, HF Nijhout, HF Nijhout, JA Cangussu, JA Cangussu, JA Cangussu, JR Carey, MDW Piper, NI Morrison, PW Taylor, R Kaspi, RC Grandison, RJ Prokopy, SJ Simpson, SJ Simpson, T Hothorn, Tracey Chapman, William J. Etges, William J. Nash, X Thibert-Plante   +39 more
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Pathogenicity of three entomopathogenic fungi against the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann) (Diptera: Tephritidae)

Egyptian Journal of Biological Pest Control, 2020
The use of pesticides against the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann) (Diptera: Tephritidae) as a tool to control the pest has become an obstacle to the fresh agricultural products export to many countries that restrict pesticides ...
N. Soliman, Sherihan M. Al-amin, A. Mesbah, A. Ibrahim, Ali M. A. Mahmoud   +4 more
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Mediterranean Fruit Fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann) (Insecta: Diptera: Tephritidae)

EDIS, 2004
The Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), is one of the world's most destructive fruit pests. The species originated in sub-Saharan Africa and is not known to be established in the United States.
Michael C. Thomas, John B. Heppner, Robert E. Woodruff, Howard V. Weems, Jr., Gary J. Steck, Thomas R. Fasulo   +5 more
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Augmentative releases of Diachasmimorpha longicaudata (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) for Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae) control in a fruit-growing region of Argentina [PDF]

, 2016
Field-open augmentative releases were conducted to assess the efficacy of Diachasmimorpha longicaudata (Ashmead) for the regulation of Ceratitis capitata (Weidemann) infesting Ficus carica (L.) in a commercial area located in a fruit-producing irrigated ...
Bilbao, Mariana, Murúa, Fernando, Ovruski Alderete, Sergio Marcelo, Pantano, Valeria, Schliserman, Pablo, Suárez, Lorena, Sánchez, Guillermo, Taret, Gustavo Abelardo Ariel, Van Nieuwenhove, Guido Alejandro   +8 more
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Field detection and predicted evolution of spinosad resistance in Ceratitis capitata

Pest Management Science, 2020
BACKGROUND The sustainable control of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), is compromised by the development of resistance to malathion and lambda‐cyhalothrin in Spanish field populations.
Ana Guillem-Amat, L. Sánchez, Elena López-Errasquín, E. Ureña, P. Hernández-Crespo, F. Ortego   +5 more
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Evolutionary biology and genetic techniques for insect control [PDF]

, 2015
The requirement to develop new techniques for insect control that minimize negative environmental impacts has never been more pressing. Here we discuss population suppression and population replacement technologies. These include sterile insect technique,
Bolton, Michael, Chapman, Tracey, Leftwich, Philip   +2 more
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Worldwide Phylogeography of Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae) Using Mitochondrial DNA

Journal of Economic Entomology, 2020
The Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Weidemann), is one of the most economically important tephritid species worldwide. It has spread across six geographic regions as a result of successful invasions and continues to cause substantial losses ...
R. Ruiz‐Arce, Terrance N. Todd, R. Deleon, N. Barr, M. Virgilio, M. De Meyer, B. McPheron   +6 more
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