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 7th 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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September 22, 2023
Effect of thermal acclimation on the tolerance of the peach fruit fly (Bactrocera zonata: Tephritidae) to heat and cold stress
 In this study, the FF-IPM team explored the effect of thermal acclimation on cold and heat tolerance of the invasive, polyphagous pest, peach fruit fly (Bactrocera zonata),
September 21, 2023
Night at the Museum
An interesting event took place on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at the Bohard Museum of Entomology in the University of California, Davis.
September 18, 2023
10th International Congress of Dipterology (ICDX)
The 10th International Congress of Dipterology (ICDX) was held on July 16-21, 2023, in Reno, Nevada, USA.
August 4, 2023
Interview of Pablo Deschepper and Sam Vanbergen the leading authors of the paper “Bactrocera dorsalis in the Indian Ocean: a tale of two invasions.
Interviewing FF-IPM Publications Authors Pablo Deschepper and Sam Vanbergen Check out the video focusing on the publication with title: “Bactrocera dorsalis in the Indian Ocean: A […]
August 4, 2023
5th webinar | “Odorant-Based Detection of fruit fly infested fruits in cargo shipment” | 14/7/2023
Read more about the valuable conclusions from 5th webinar in the frame of the FF-IPM project by Dr. Panagiotis Milonas!
July 11, 2023
Don’t miss the 5TH FF-IPM Webinar
Webinar’s Title: Odorant-Based Detection of fruit fly infested fruits in cargo shipment   Infestation by insects triggers notable changes in plant metabolism, resulting in the release of […]

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