Purpose: Bactrocera zonata (Diptera, Tephritidae), is considered as a dangerous pest of mango in the south of Iran, which its control is one of the main concerns of farmers who are facing numerous problems. To assay the different methods for controlling B. zonata, this study was carried out. Method: The treatments were, A) spraying 7% methyl eugenol+7% technical malathion on trunk and tree branches, B) soaking 8-10 layers of jute sacks with previous treatment that were attached to tree branches, C) bucket trap along with chipboard that was saturated with 6 ml of methyl eugenol, D) spraying 3% protein hydrolysate+3 ppm malathion (EC 57%) on the trunk and tree branches, E) spraying 3% sugar permit+3 ppm malathion on the trunk and tree branches, and F) control (no treatment). The experiments were repeated at two consecutive years.
Results:The results confirmed that the differences among treatments and the effect of the year on the treatments were significant (p>1%). The treatment D captured the highest numbers of fruit flies in both years of replications. The treatments had significant effect on percentage of fruit infestation.
Conclusion:The findings confirmed that treatments C and B had the greatest impact on pest control.