Fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) are among the most economically important pest species in
the world, attacking a wide range of fruits and fleshy vegetables throughout tropical and sub …

Bactrocera papayae D rew & H ancock, B actrocera philippinensis D rew & H ancock, B
actrocera carambolae D rew & H ancock, and B actrocera invadens D rew, T suruta & W hite …

Background Symbiotic bacteria affect insect physiology and ecology. They may also mediate
insecticide resistance within their hosts and thereby impact pest and vector control practices …

Biosecurity encompasses protecting against any risk through 'biological harm', not least
being the economic impact from the spread of pest insects. Molecular diagnostic tools …

Throughout the past century, the global spread of Bactrocera pests has continued to pose a
significant threat to the commercial fruit and vegetable industry, resulting in substantial costs …

Although fruit fly host status determination/designation lies at the heart of strategic decisions
on national and international trade of fruit and vegetables, all attempts thus far to define host …

Olive fruit fly, Bactrocera oleae (Rossi)(Diptera: Tephritidae), is the major pest of commercial
olives worldwide. Various aspects of its biology, ecology, management, and impact on olive …

Horticulture is one of the most important agricultural subsectors in Africa, providing income,
creating employment opportunities, and enhancing food and nutritional security. However …

Simple Summary Invasive insects, along with climate change, are among the two most
important environmental problems facing the world today. They pose a threat to many …

The correct application of the scientific names of species is neither easy nor trivial. Mistakes
can lead to the wrong interpretation of research results or, when pest species are involved …