EVALUATION OF THE INSECTICIDAL ACTIVITY OF ORGANIC CHEMICALS ON PEACH FRUIT FLY, BACTROCERA ZONATA (DIPTERA: TEPHRITIDAE)
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https://doi.org/10.36103/1za74v39Keywords:
fruit fly, essential oil, invasive pest, citrus, safe managementAbstract
This study aimed to assess the toxicity of these compounds against the third-instar larvae and pupal stages of the peach fruit fly, Bactrocera zonata, under laboratory conditions. Three concentrations of the above compounds (1, 3, and 5%) were prepared and evaluated. The results indicated that methyl salicylate and thymol were more effective than limonene, especially at high concentrations, with mortality reaching 100% compared to limonene's 66%. Moreover, the pupal stage was more affected by limonene compared to the third stage of B. zonata larvae. The results suggest that methyl salicylate and thymol compounds could be one of the safe alternatives to chemical pesticides in controlling peach fruit fly, B. zonata, under the integrated pest management program.
Received: 16/12/2024
Accepted: 12/3/2025
Published: 30/5/2026
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