Abstract:The spotted wing drosophila (SWD) Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) is a highly problematic pest in soft fruit crops. Since its introduction in Europe in 2008, no satisfying nor environment-friendly control method has emerged against this species. The sterile insect technique (SIT) has proven efficient at controlling numerous fruit fly species. In recent years, key elements of SIT against D. suzukii have become available, leading to the publication of encouraging results. However, field- and field- l… Show more
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