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Towards area‐wide control of Bactrocera invadens : prospects of the sterile insect technique and molecular entomology
Author(s) -
Ogaugwu Christian E
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
pest management science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.296
H-Index - 125
eISSN - 1526-4998
pISSN - 1526-498X
DOI - 10.1002/ps.3691
Subject(s) - biology , entomology , insect , chemical control , forensic entomology , bactrocera , biological pest control , zoology , toxicology , botany , pest analysis , tephritidae , agronomy , larva
It is 10 years since the first detection of the invader fruit fly, Bactrocera invadens , in sub‐Saharan Africa. The pest continues to hamper fruit production and create barriers to trade. Strategies currently employed to control B. invadens are insufficient, and more effective area‐wide strategies are needed. The sterile insect technique and molecular entomology approaches have high potential and could help to bring about effective area‐wide control of the pest if adopted and used as components of area‐wide integrated pest management. © 2013 Society of Chemical Industry