Drosophila Suzukii Management

Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura) (Diptera: Drosophilidae), the spotted wing drosophila (SWD), is the most important pest affecting berry crop production worldwide. The global fresh fruit trade, coupled with the ability of the larvae to hide inside the fruit undetected until after transportation, facilitate their distribution. SWD is native to Asia, but is increasingly found in other regions: occurrences have been recorded in the Americas and Europe, and Africa, and the insects have the potential to adapt and become established in Oceania.
Gathering the experiences of leading scientists in the management of D. suzukii around the globe, the book addresses D. suzukii monitoring; biological, chemical and cultural control; sterile insect technique (SIT); integrated pest management (IPM), and other control methods. It also discusses the use of drones, GPS, biotechnology, telemetry and other technological tools to make the management of this pest more efficient and accurate. As such, it is a valuable resource for scientists, professionals and students.

Flávio RM Garcia is a Professor at Universidade Federal de Pelotas (UFPel), Brazil with master’s and PhD degrees in Zoology (Entomology) from Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS), Brazil. He completed his postdoctoral training at the University of Florida (UF) and also trained at the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). He has written more than 200 articles and chapters and 9 books. He is also a coordinator of a project evaluating the use of sterile insects and pupae parasitoids for the management of Drosophila suzukii, approved and supported by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), and has coordinated various research projects in Brazil, Africa, Uruguay and the United States.