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EFFECT OF HEIGHTS OF FOOD BAIT TRAP ON ATTRACTION OF MELON FLIES (DIPTERA: TEPHRITIDAE) IN CUCUMBER

T. Jiji, T Simna, Abraham Verghese

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Melon fruit fly, Bactrocera cucurbitae (Coquillet) (Diptera: Tephritidae) is a serious pest of cucurbitaceous vegetables in Kerala (South India). Cucumber (Cucumis sativus  L.) is a preferred host of  the pest. Use of food baits forms an eco-friendly strategy for managing the fruit fly.  In the present study on cucumber in Southern Kerala, the maximum trap catches were observed at a height of 30 cm from ground level. This was significantly superior to all other heights observed. The lowest trap catch was recorded at a height of 120 cm.  Hence, the recommended height of the trap    placement to obtain catch is 30 cm from ground level.

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Melon fruit fly, Bactrocera cucurbitae (Coquillet) (Diptera: Tephritidae) is a serious pest of cucurbitaceous vegetables in Kerala (South India). Cucumber (Cucumis sativus  L.) is a preferred host of  the pest. Use of food baits forms an eco-friendly strategy for managing the fruit fly.  In the present study on cucumber in Southern Kerala, the maximum trap catches were observed at a height of 30 cm from ground level. This was significantly superior to all other heights observed. The lowest trap catch was recorded at a height of 120 cm.  Hence, the recommended height of the trap    placement to obtain catch is 30 cm from ground level.

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Melon fruit fly, Bactrocera cucurbitae (Coquillet) (Diptera: Tephritidae) is a serious pest of cucurbitaceous vegetables in Kerala (South India). Cucumber (Cucumis sativus  L.) is a preferred host of  the pest. Use of food baits forms an eco-friendly strategy for managing the fruit fly.  In the present study on cucumber in Southern Kerala, the maximum trap catches were observed at a height of 30 cm from ground level. This was significantly superior to all other heights observed. The lowest trap catch was recorded at a height of 120 cm.  Hence, the recommended height of the trap    placement to obtain catch is 30 cm from ground level.

Key concepts: Tephritidae, Melon, Bactrocera, Cucumis, Attraction, Trap (plumbing), Biology, PEST analysis

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