Organic control of cherry fruit fly
| Personnel: | Timothy J. Smith |
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| Keywords: | cherry fruit fly, organic, spinosad |
| Abstract: | The active ingredient spinosad, a microbial insecticide, was tested for efficacy against cherry fruit fly. Several formulations were tested. The GF-120 product, a combination of spinosyn and a feeding attractant, proved very effective. A new system of control using point sources versus complete canopy cover was developed. |
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| Outputs: | Data supporting efficacy of Entrust and GF-120 for cherry fruit fly control. A low cost system of applying GF-120 with a pulsating spray seup on a 4-wheeler. |
| Impact: | The use of GF-120, an organically approved material, for cherry fruit fly control has become widespread among cherry producers in the region, both conventional and organic. It is very effective, non-toxic to humans, low impact to beneficials, and low cost due to the low volume used and quick application. |
| Institution: | WSU |
| State: | WA |