News about Drosophila suzukii

INSTINCT project: artificial intelligence and traps to combat Drosophila suzukii

Crop protection

01 Oct 2024

“A big step forward would be knowing the exact moment when an infestation is about to occur,” says Silvia Schmidt, an entomologist at the Laimburg Research Center. “That way, nets and pesticides could only be used when truly necessary.”

What strategies to apply against Drosophila suzukii during the 2024/2025 season?

Crop protection

30 Sep 2024

Numerous studies in the USA and Argentina have shown that the insect tends to abandon orchards during certain times of the year, taking refuge in non-cultivated areas and then returning in the following spring. This behaviour has also been confirmed in Chile.

USDA: odour research could solve the fight against Drosophila suzukii

Crop protection

29 Aug 2024

By studying the specific odors emitted by infected fruit researchers have identified chemicals that repel the flies when applied to healthy fruit and are developing a slow-release device to disperse these odors in the field, ensuring they do not come in contact with the fruit.

The CTIFL trial in control and indirect defence against Drosophila suzukii

Crop protection

13 Aug 2024

Three trials on Larvasoil did not demonstrate the effectiveness of this specialty, as well as the Neemazal from the SudExpe station or the 23-ADS-001, a product formulated with essential oils and the CTI 24 1. Neemazal gave contrasting results depending on the trials.

Microinjections to protect cherry trees against Drosophila suzukii

Crop protection

08 Aug 2024

Tests conducted with needles of 3 different sizes showed that the best product diffusion occurred with the longest needle. Subsequently, the researchers started trials directly in the field. The first study focused on the healing time of the injection sites.

Potential of Pectis brevipedunculata essential oil in managing Drosophila suzukii

Crop protection

26 Jul 2024

The research utilized in silico approaches to examine the interactions between the essential oil components, mainly neral and geranial, and three key protein targets: γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptors, acetylcholinesterase (AChE), and glutathione S-transferase (GST).

Fighting Drosophila suzukii: hopes are pinned on the antagonist Ganaspis brasiliensis

Crop protection

16 Jul 2024

"There have already been promising results in North America, where it has become naturally established. We are currently testing its acclimatisation and effectiveness in about 60 plots throughout France,' explains Nicolas Borowizc of INRAE Paca.

Drosophila suzukii in the spotlight: protecting Australian crops from the global pest

Crop protection

12 Jul 2024

Although not yet detected in Australia, it is known to spread rapidly and has been identified as the third priority plant pest nationwide. Early detection and reporting is critical to manage and prevent its spread.

Technical meeting on cherry tree varieties and defence: preview of results from Agrion Foundation

Events

12 Jul 2024

Agrion researchers Davide Nari and Valentina Roera presented the latest developments in cherry and apricot variety comparisons, while Francesca Pettiti and Luca Nari showed updates from the Forficula Auricolaria and Drosophila Suzukii trials.

FF-IPM project: European programme to approach fruit fly control

Crop protection

05 Jul 2024

The project was initiated to develop prevention and early detection approaches that can be combined with integrated pest management approaches against these new fruit fly species, particularly for out-of-season fruit production.