Environment friendly methods to control olive fruit fly in Albanian organic olive orchards

摘要

Olive production in Albania is a leading industry that contributes to local economic development and enhances the quality of life of the community. Albania is a traditional exporter of olives and olive oil, and pests are the main constraint to production. Olive fruit fly (Bactrocera olea Gmelin) is the major insect pest. It causes serious damage to the fruits and reduces the quality of the oil. In the past, olive fruits were treated with large quantities of broad-spectrum insecticides. During recentyears in Albania, chemical sprays have not been widely used and most groves now have viable populations of parasites and predators of black scale, a resource that should be conserved. At present, attempts are being made in Mediterranean countries to introduce new approaches such as the integrated pest management (IPM) practices that have been found useful for control of the olive fruit fly.