A European research project for the protection of fruit production + trade threats posed by fruit flies

Fruit Flies have been subjects of very extensive international research and development for decades, due to significant socioeconomic concerns to the devastating threats they pose to the global and European fruit production and trade.

The project aims to introduce “in silico” supported prevention, detection and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approaches for both new and emerging Fruit Flies, based on spatial modelling across a wide range of spatial levels, novel decision support systems, and new knowledge regarding biological traits of the target species, fruit trading and socioeconomics.

Having a deep understanding of all aspects of fruit fly invasion and recognizing the international dimension of the phenomenon, we have established a consortium of 21 partners (15 from EU, 2 from South Africa, 1 from Israel, USA, China, Australia) to work towards providing scientific answers and practical solutions for the whole range of stakeholders dealing in fruit production and trading in Europe and elsewhere.

FF-IPM Bulletin

Read the 9th issue of FF-IPM's newsletter, get the latest news of our project and learn how nematodes can help on fruit-fly control.
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EU funded project

University of Thessaly

COORDINATOR

71 scientists

21 partners

17 countries

54 months

EU funded project

71 scientists

21 partners

17 countries

48 months

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February 10, 2024
Plant Health Plenary Meeting at EFSA – 31/1-2/2-2024
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) in Parma, Italy, hosted a landmark event from 31/1 to 2/2-2024 showcasing the achievements of FruitFlies-IPM Project – EU ! 
February 6, 2024
Fruit Fly Prevention & Management as part of the FF-IPM project, in collaboration with the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
A two-day workshop on Fruit Fly Prevention & Management as part of the FF-IPM project, in collaboration with the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) took place […]
February 4, 2024
Publication in Entomologia Generalis, with title: “Management of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata: past, present, and future”
In this publication, the FF-IPM team provides a comprehensive review of the currently available tools, devices and approaches used to monitor and control medfly populations worldwide.
February 4, 2024
Publication in Scientific Reports, with title: “Latitudinal variation in survival and immature development of Ceratitis capitata populations reared in two key overwintering hosts)”
In this study, the FF-IPM team investigated the impact of both local climatic conditions (determined by bioclimatic variables) and latitude (a proxy for photoperiod) on the […]
February 4, 2024
Publication in Entomologia Generalis, with title: “Biology, ecology and invasiveness of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata: a review”
The FF-IPM team published a review regarding biology, ecology and invasiveness of the Mediterranean fruit fly.
February 4, 2024
Publication in Journal of Pest Science, with title: “Compatibility of soil application of Metarhizium brunneum and cover crops against Ceratitis capitata soil‑dwelling stages”
In this study, the FF-IPM team explored the effect of combined use of a ground predators which can be enhanced with cover crops of Lolium arundinaceum […]

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