▪Rhagoletis Batava - is a type of fruit fly found mainly in Europe, especially in regions with temperate climates where fruit crops like cherries and plums are grown.

▪ Key Points:

▪ Location: Found in Europe, especially in countries like Germany, France, Italy, and Spain.

▪ Hosts: Prefers stone fruits like cherries and plums.

▪ Control Methods:

▪ Lures : are used to attract and trap the flies. These lures mimic the smells of ripe or fermenting fruit and sex pheromones.

▪ Traps : are placed in orchards to monitor and reduce fly populations.

▪ Application:

▪ Lures help farmers know when to take action to protect crops by trapping adult flies and monitoring their numbers.

This method is a key part of managing pest damage in fruit orchards.

RHAGOLETIS BATAVA