22 May 2026
The CTIFL 2026 report presents guidelines to protect cherry trees in France from Drosophila suzukii, combining monitoring, netting, sanitation, biological control and authorized plant protection products for targeted, sustainable crop defense adapted to sites and varieties.
19 May 2026
Carolina Yañez analyses how Chile aims to strengthen Drosophila suzukii management through preventive monitoring, data, innovation and international cooperation, protecting export cherries and berries from growing phytosanitary pressure in the most demanding global markets.
24 Apr 2026
The sterile insect technique (SIT) applied to Drosophila suzukii shows that bisexual releases can match male-only strategies in reducing fertility. The findings highlight opportunities to lower costs and improve sustainable protection in cherry and fruit crop systems.
21 Apr 2026
Drosophila suzukii is a major invasive pest of soft fruits, causing significant economic losses. A study evaluates sterile insect technique, viral biocontrol and RNAi, assessing effectiveness, limits and future perspectives for sustainable pest management strategies.
24 Feb 2026
Drosophila suzukii threatens cherry production in southern Chile, where humid climate, wild vegetation and staggered ripening increase infestation pressure. Technical insights on control limits, insecticide challenges and advanced management strategies for Chilean growers.
17 Feb 2026
In Chile, the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) moves into the pilot phase to control Drosophila suzukii in cherries. Led by the Fruit Development Foundation, the project aims to reduce pests, limit pesticide use and support exports with a sustainable and targeted approach.
16 Feb 2026
Drosophila suzukii threatens soft fruit production in Africa. Research on Metarhizium anisopliae highlights the strong performance of isolate ICIPE 78, showing rapid mortality, horizontal transmission and fly attraction, offering sustainable pest control strategies.
02 Jan 2026
Chile, the world’s top exporter of fresh cherries, is tackling the growing threat of Drosophila suzukii through an advanced strategy that includes the Sterile Insect Technique and a cross-border partnership with Argentina to safeguard fruit quality and global market access.
16 Dec 2025
Catalonia launches the release of Ganaspis kimorum, a parasitoid introduced to fight Drosophila suzukii, which causes severe damage to cherry trees. An innovative biocontrol strategy to reduce pesticide use and protect high-quality cherry production sustainably.
04 Dec 2025
Drosophila suzukii shows sustained pressure, with humid Andean foothill areas most exposed and rising damage in key cherry regions. The short harvest window demands strict control, targeted rotations and integrated management to reduce losses and maintain fruit quality.
