Survival ability of Mexican fruit fly males from different strains in presence of the predatory orb-weaving spider Argiope argentata (Araneae: Araneidae).
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DOI: 10.1017/s0007485318000275
Abstract: The sterile insect technique (SIT) is a key element for the integrated management of pest populations of the Mexican fruit fly, Anastrepha ludens, in Mexico. Its success depends on the survival of mass-reared sterile males… read more here.
Keywords: mass reared; colony; ability; mexican fruit ... See more keywords
Slow Larvae Mutant and Its Potential to Improve the Pupal Color-Based Genetic Sexing System in Mexican Fruit Fly, (Diptera: Tephritidae)
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DOI: 10.1093/jee/toz094
Abstract: Abstract For many years, an area-wide fruit fly control campaign against the Mexican fruit fly, Anastrepha ludens (Loew) has been implemented in some regions of Mexico and Texas, using the sterile insect technique (SIT) as… read more here.
Keywords: slow larvae; fruit fly; mexican fruit; genetic sexing ... See more keywords
Pathogenicity of multiple Providencia species (Enterobacteriales: Morganellaceae) to the mass-reared Mexican fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae).
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DOI: 10.1093/jisesa/iead024
Abstract: Mexican fruit fly (Anastrepha ludens (Loew)) (Diptera: Tephritidae) represents a major threat to fruit production in the Western Hemisphere. Sterile insect technique is used to suppress and eradicate wild populations. Success of this control method… read more here.
Keywords: pathogenicity; fruit; providencia; fruit fly ... See more keywords
Identification of Candidate Chemosensory Gene Families by Head Transcriptomes Analysis in the Mexican Fruit Fly, Anastrepha ludens Loew (Diptera: Tephritidae)
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DOI: 10.3390/ijms231810531
Abstract: Insect chemosensory systems, such as smell and taste, are mediated by chemosensory receptor and non-receptor protein families. In the last decade, many studies have focused on discovering these families in Tephritidae species of agricultural importance.… read more here.
Keywords: chemosensory; fly anastrepha; fruit fly; anastrepha ludens ... See more keywords
Polyandrous Mexican Fruit Flies: Second Male Paternity and Biological Attributes of Transgenic Strains
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DOI: 10.3390/insects13010005
Abstract: Simple Summary The Mexican fruit fly is an important pest of certain fruits. As part of its control, the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) is used. This is an environmentally friendly means of control where insects… read more here.
Keywords: mexican fruit; insects; second male; transgenic strains ... See more keywords