date:Jun 16, 2017
y. It was found that the Oriental fruit fly was already well established in this area, as evidenced by large fruit losses to farmers and gardeners. She says that economically accessible monitoring and suppression techniques are needed, specifically aimed at small-scale farmers. Dr Grov emphasises that street hawkers should be included in a programme aimed at creating awareness of Oriental fruit fly.
Research done by the University of Pretorias Flies of Economic Significance Research Group and C