Abstract:Fruit flies represent a significant threat to cucurbit production. They inflict about 30% to 100% losses on cucurbit crops. The aim of this study was to characterize the community of fruit flies infesting cucurbit crops in Morogoro, Tanzania. We investigate the diversity and abundance of fruit fly species infesting cucumber, watermelon, and squash across the two agroecological zones of the Morogoro using three attractants (Cue Lure, Zingerone and Biolure). The attractants were deployed for 16 weeks from June t… Show more
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