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Research Project:
Organic Biodegradable Bait for Aerial Application of Bait Stations Against Mediterranean Fruit Fly
Location:
Crop Quality and Fruit Insects Research
Project Number: 6204-43000-013-08
Project Type:
Reimbursable
Start Date: May 01, 2004
End Date: Apr 30, 2005
Objective:
The APHIS-PPQ Programma Mosca Mediterraneo has requested a bait station to kill Mediterranean fruit flies. The bait must be for aerial dispersal and field longevity of 4-6 weeks to be used for aerial dispersal in tropical, mainly coffee growing habitats. The bait must be registered as organic and non-threatening to the tropical environment.
Approach:
The scientists in Weslaco will be part of a team of entomologists, chemists, ngineers, and APHIS program managers who will develop the bait, the station matrix, and the equipment to deliver the stations to the field by air. The Weslaco scientists will develop and supervise testing of a liquid or gel bait based on the GF-120 bait we developed for Dow AgroSciences. The bait will contain thickeners, humectants, and additives to increase longevity and rain resistance. We have an extensive list of tested components and the formulation will largely depend on optimizing the formula to extend field longevity and increase attraction and feeding of target flies on the bait.
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