Fruit Fly Infestation and Mango Losses in West Africa
This peer-reviewed study investigates mango fruit fly infestations in Benin, assessing population dynamics of Bactrocera invadens and Ceratitis species and correlating them with rainfall, humidity, and host cultivars. Results show yield losses ranging from 17% to 73%, depending on cultivar and season.
Readers benefit from scientific evidence on how climate and cultivar choice influence fruit fly outbreaks, and how monitoring can inform control measures.
The paper is highly relevant for entomologists, extension workers, and policy planners engaged in managing fruit fly threats in West Africa.
Source: Vayssières J-F., Korie S., Ayegnon D., Crop Protection Journal (Elsevier), 2009.
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