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Eradication of Bactrocera dorsalis (Oriental fruit fly) in the Addo area, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa

Date de publication
ven, 06 Nov 2020, 10:01
Dernière mise à jour effectuée le
nov. 6, 2020, 10:01 matin
Report Number
ZAF-55/1
Pays
South Africa
Identité de l'organisme nuisible
Bactrocera dorsalis - (DACUDO)
Situation du signalement
Final
Hôtes
Citrus spp. produced or present in this area in South Africa are no longer under threat.
Pest Status (old values from ISPM 8 -1998 )
  • Absent: pest eradicated
Pest Status (ISPM 8 - 2021)
  • Absent: pest eradicated
Distribution géographique
Several B. dorsalis specimens were collected from the Addo area of the Eastern Cape Province.
Résumé

Bactrocera dorsalis specimens were detected in Methyl Eugenol (ME) baited traps in the Addo area of the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa which is approximately 40km North from Port Elizabeth.

The fruit fly specimens were identified as Bactrocera dorsalis by the nominated local fruit fly expert and reported to Directorate Plant Health, Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development in accordance with the relevant legislation and National Action Plan. The identification of the specimens was confirmed through molecular analysis.

Phytosanitary actions were implemented to control the movement of fruit from the area under delimitation. Eradication, which included the application of weekly protein bait sprays and the deployment of male annihilation blocks in the quarantine area was carried out for a period of more than eight weeks. The last positive detection of B. dorsalis in the area was on 9 July 2020. Since then, no B. dorsalis was detected. Based on temperature records prevailing in the area, the period from the last detection to date represents more than 4 generations of B. dorsalis. The monitoring records therefore effectively demonstrate that B. dorsalis was eradicated from the Addo area.

The status of the pest in this area is: Absent, eradicated.

Danger
Immediate or potential danger of Bactrocera dorsalis has been prevented by successful eradication.
Contact pour demandes d'information
Ms Maria Mafadza Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Private Bag X14 Gezina, 0031 Email: [email protected]
Fichiers de rapports
Notification of eradication of Bactrocera dorsalis (Oriental fruit fly) in the Addo area, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
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Mots-clés associés au thème
Mots-clés associés à la marchandise
Citrus fruit, fresh or dried

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