Aprile 28, 2024

The journey of the FF-IPM project has come to an end

The journey of the FF-IPM project, aimed at combating fruit fly invasion in Europe, has come to an end. Over the past five years, our intensive […]
Aprile 28, 2024

5TH TEAM MEETING

The 5TH TEAM MEETING was conducted on April 15-18, 2024, in Belle Mare, Republic of Mauritius.
Aprile 28, 2024

Development of a multi-entry identification key for economically important fruit fly larvae (Diptera, Tephritidae, Dacinae)

In this publication, the FF-IPM team presented a multi-entry identification key, in app format, for the larval stage of economically important fruit flies which developed in […]
Aprile 28, 2024

Evidence that recent climatic changes have expanded the potential geographical range of the Mediterranean fruit fly

In this study, the FF-IPM team explored the expansion of the climatically suitable areas for a horticultural pest, the Mediterranean fruit fly (medfly) Ceratitis capitata (Diptera, […]
Aprile 28, 2024

Fruit Flies: Challenges and Opportunities to Stem the Tide of Global Invasions

In this publication, the FF-IPM team provides a comprehensive review on the global invasions of fruit flies.
Aprile 28, 2024

Mediterranean fruit fly population phenological patterns are strongly affected by elevation and host presence

In this study, the FF-IPM team explored the factors regulating the population dynamics of the Ceratitis capitata in a coastal and semi-mountainous area. The team focused […]
Febbraio 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 ! 
Febbraio 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 […]
Febbraio 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.