Evaluation of Rearing Parameters of a Self-Limiting Strain of the Mediterranean Fruit Fly, <i>Ceratitis capitata</i> (Diptera: Tephritidae)

The Mediterranean fruit fly (medfly), <i>Ceratitis capitata</i>, is a significant pest of stone and pome fruit that causes considerable economic losses worldwide. Current control is primarily based on insecticides, which are often mixed with protein baits. Oxitec has developed a self-lim...

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Main Authors: Rachid Elaini, Romisa Asadi, Neil Naish, Martha Koukidou, Mazih Ahmed
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-09-01
Series:Insects
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/11/10/663