EPPO Global Database

Bactrocera zonata(DACUZO)

Distribution details in Israel

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2017: Present, few occurrences
First recorded in: 2000
Eradication in: 2001
From CABI Pest map 125 (2013): Absent, pest eradicated
From NPPO: Present, few occurrences
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2001/006) : single male trapped at Egyptian border. Intensive phytosanitary actions undertaken, to eradicate and prevent entry. Delimiting survey now in place.

EPPO Reporting Service (2002/107) : approximately 20 flies collected south of Gaza strip in Kerem Shalom by end of 2001. All detected outbreaks eradicated so far.

EPPO Reporting Service (2014/066) : one outbreak was detected in the metropolitan area of Tel-Aviv, under official control.
References
* EPPO Workshop on Bactrocera zonata, Paris, UNESCO, 2002-03-05.

* Gazit Y, Akiva R (2017) Toxicity of malathion and spinosad to Bactrocera zonata and Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae). Florida Entomologist 100, 385-389.

* NPPO of Israel (2001-01, 2014-04).
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Egypt Present, widespread view...