Case 11 - Sharaqpur, Lahore, Pakistan, 2023
Fruit flies in Pakistan cause serious damage, causing losses of about US$200 million every year. Generally, the fruit fly damage rate in orchards is between 15% and 45%,some orchards are even 100% damaged in peak season. The main fruit fly species are Bactrocera dorsalis(Oriental fruit fly) and Bactrocera cucurbitae(Melon fly). Local growers do not have a good way to control fruit flies. Traditional chemical pesticides cannot fundamentally prevent fruit flies, and chemical agriculture will bring many negative effects, such as environmental hazards, resistance issues, cost issues, etc.
Bait application:
1. Safe for Fruits only spot application (0.5-1 sq. mt. area/plant)
2. Less Labor intensive. One person can cover 25 acres/day, hence labor costs saved.
3. Easy to apply no need of special skill for application.
4. 3 liters of water required per acre.
5. Easy to mix, load and carry for spraying.
Fruit fly data comparison: