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Monitoring populations of Mexican fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) during a sterile insect release in Los Cabos, Mexico
A sterile fly release program was evaluated for three years
in Los Cabos, Mexico. Traps were set and fruits were
collected to monitor the changes in population for the
duration of the project. Results indicated that continuous
sterl e fly releases over a three year period, in the absence
of pesticides, significantly decreased wild populations of
Anastrepha ludens at one site. Trap captures and fruit
collection data indicated a seasonality that follows closely
the phenology of mango trees. The type of fruit tree,
position of the tree, and location of the tree all have an
effect on trap catches. The correlation between trap catches
and larval fruit infestation is dependent on the site. A
management program for use in Los Cabos, Mexico is proposed.
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Includes bibliographical references: pages 89-102.