Fly Feeding Ecology and Food-Based Lures and Baits
Author: Wee Yee
Published: 2006
Summary: The objectives of this project were: (1) Identify foods of western cherry fruit flies in nature. (2) Determine when the flies feed, both daily and seasonally, and how much sugar and protein flies feed on in nature; amounts of foods in the environment. (3) Determine the most attractive protein and sugar baits in the field and laboratory; baits that stimulate highest feeding and cause highest mortality. 4) Determine effects of enhancing baits with attractive compounds. 5) Determination of most effective bait sprays.
