Laboratory and field cage studies on female‐targeted attract‐and‐kill bait stations for <i>Anastrepha suspensa</i> (Diptera: Tephritidae)

Abstract

A long-lasting, female-targeted fruit fly bait station, such as the one developed herein, could provide a cost-effective option for fruit fly population suppression that would be an important tool in tephritid pest management and control. Additional studies are needed to demonstrate efficacy against wild fruit fly populations and determine deployment strategies.