Biological Control of Tephritid Fruit Flies in Argentina: Historical Review, Current Status, and Future Trends for Developing a Parasitoid Mass-Release Program

In Argentina there are two tephritid fruit fly species of major economic and quarantine importance: the exotic Ceratitis capitata that originated from Southeast Africa and the native Anastrepha fraterculus. In recent years, the use of fruit fly parasitoids as biocontrol agents has received renewed a...

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Main Authors: Sergio M. Ovruski, Pablo Schliserman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-09-01
Series:Insects
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/3/3/870