Behavioral manipulation of <i>Drosophila suzukii</i> for pest control: high attraction to yeast enhances insecticide efficacy when applied on leaves

Abstract

Hanseniaspora uvarum can be used to manipulate the behavior of D. suzukii by attracting flies to insecticide formulations. Yeast attraction is competitive to grape berries and improves insecticide effectiveness, suggesting that sprays covering canopy only, could reduce residues on fruit without compromising management efficacy.