October / November 2025
Applying bait sprays for fruit fly control
Given the strict market requirements when it comes to fruit flies, considerable effort is undertaken to suppress their populations in citrus orchards. Protein bait sprays, which are recommended for their effectiveness, are more commonly used than other protein bait application techniques such as bait stations and mass trapping. In addition to baiting, orchard sanitation is essential, and further suppression can be achieved using male-targeted attract-and-kill products.
