Comparison of Two Types of Traps and Lure Dispensers for Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann) (Diptera: Tephritidae)

Abstract

Two types of traps were compared for a period of 8 weeks in a citrus orchard to decide on the most suitable to use in a surveillance program for the Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata). the results showed that the Lynfield “pot” trap was significantly more efficient than the Jackson “sticky” trap, cheaper to construct, easier to maintain, and better suited to the monitoring program. Magnet® TML 70‐0 solid controlled release dispensers were compared over a period of 15 weeks in citrus orchards with standard Capilure cotton wicks. While both attracted equal numbers of C. capitata, Magnet® TML 70‐0 dispensers at 10 times the cost øf capilure wicks were not economical in large‐scale trapping programs. Copyright © 1995, Wiley Blackwell. All rights reserved