Radiation Sterilization and Mating Competitiveness of Melon Fly, Bactrocera cucurbitae (Coquillett) (Diptera: Tephritidae) Male in Relation to Sterile Insect Release Method

摘要

In the present research radiation sterilization dose of Bactrocera cucurbitae (Coquillett) was determined. Egg viability was reduced to 0.93% at a dose of 30 Gy. Cent percent sterility in both males and females was achieved at 40 Gy. Mating competitivenes