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Drosophila Suzukii

Research 

11 Apr 2024

The fight against Drosophila suzukii continues and new strategies are being studied in the USA
As the incidence of Drosophila suzukii (SWD) in the US increases, so does the battle against the invasive berry-eating fly, particularly on the biological control front. Xingeng Wang, USDA research entomologist, is at the forefront of this battle.

Events 

12 Mar 2024

Fondazione Mach technical day on berries also online
Fondazione E. Mach organises the 10th technical day on berries with the latest updates on Drosophila suzukii, strawberry and blueberry cultivation. The event can be attended in person or via live streaming.

Production 

04 Mar 2024

Drosophila suzukii: the sterile insect will be the new strategy
A British start-up conducted an experiment in 2023: when comparing crops subjected to the SIT technique with those treated with insecticides and monitoring the presence of Drosophila suzukii larvae in raspberries, the results showed an 80% reduction in raspberries treated with the SIT technique.

Technologies 

31 Oct 2023

Assessing the effectiveness of a refrigeration system in the management of Drosophila suzukii
Is it worthwhile to invest in a refrigerated storage facility as an aid for managing Drosophila suzukii? A recent study offers farmers a way to answer this question with an interactive tool.

Research 

Technologies 

22 Sep 2023

First Asian wasp release in Switzerland to combat Drosophila suzukii
What is different about this release? Unlike previous parasitic wasps released to combat the invasive marbled bug in Zurich or the Comstock scale in Valais, Ganaspis brasiliensis is not yet present in Switzerland. It is therefore the first exotic beneficial insect released for biological pest control in Switzerland since the entry into force of the Swiss Release Ordinance in 2008.

Research 

Sustainability 

Technologies 

01 Mar 2023

Drosophila, a new Spanish research seeks solutions

USAL scientists seek biological solutions to Drosophila suzukii, an invasive fruit fly in red fruit crops. This insect was first found in Spain in 2008 and has devastating effects on agriculture.

Scientists at the 

Production 

Research 

16 Sep 2022

Drosophila control with Samba wasp launches in advanced phase

Michigan State University (MSU) researchers specializing in fruit crop pests have begun testing the effectiveness of a new biocontrol agent that could help reduce damage caused by the Dr...

Production 

11 Jul 2022

FEM confirms Ganaspis b. will be used against Drosophila s.

Also for the 2022 season, the Ministry of Ecological Transition has givenpermission for the release of Ganaspis brasiliensis, the parasitoid imported by the Edmund Mach Foundation in 2020 and able to combat 

Production 

Research 

19 Apr 2022

Drosophila, nuova trappola ad alte prestazioni

Un gruppo di scienziati britannici ha sviluppato un nuovo attrattore di Drosophila suzukii per aiutare a monitorare un grave parassita della frutta tra cui uva, prugne, ciliegie, mirtilli, , ribes, fragole, lamponi e more. Con la sua rapida diffusione in tutto il mondo, la specie di mosca della frutta Spotted Winged Drosophila, o Drosophila suzukii, […]

Production 

20 Aug 2021

Drosophila suzukii: Italian ministry authorizes Ganaspis brasiliensis launches

The Ministry for Ecological Transition has now authorised the release of Ganaspis brasiliensis, the parasitoid imported last year from Switzerland which is able to combat Drosophila suzukii, the Asian midge of berries which is causing considerable damage to crops in Tr...