The impact of poor quality of mass-reared Mediterranean fruit flies on the sterile insect technique used for eradication
1989
Calkins, C.O. (Insect Attractants, Behavior and Basic Biology Research Laboratory, Gainesville (USA). Dept. of Agriculture) | Ashley, T.R.
The formula proposed by E. F. Knipling for eradication of an insect population using the sterile insect technique was applied to a target population of Mediterranean fruit flies using releases of sterile flies possessing varying levels of behavioral quality. The density of sterile flies in the large medfly eradication program in Central America was based upon 2000 pupae/ha. No adjustments were made for poor eclosion, flight ability or mating propensity. If such adjustments were made, the cost of the program would have to be increased substantially or the size of the release area must be reduced. The actual cost figures for producing flies of poor quality are explained
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