A recent article published by GrowingProduce discusses efforts to combat the Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD), an invasive berry-eating fly, particularly through biological control methods. Xingeng Wang, a researcher from the USDA, presents findings from the Sustainable SWD Management SCRI Project, focusing on the release of Ganaspis brasiliensis, a parasitoid wasp that preys on SWD larvae.
The project, involving multiple universities and USDA labs, has seen success in various states, with high parasitism rates observed. Additionally, the accidental introduction of another parasitoid wasp, Leptopilina japonica, in British Columbia has contributed to the control efforts.
The article emphasizes ongoing research to understand the ecological dynamics and optimize the effectiveness of biocontrol methods against SWD.
Read the full article: GrowingProduce
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