Improving Fruit and Banana Spotting Bug control
The objective of this project is to develop a new improved Banana Spotting Bug (BSB Amblypelta lutescens lutescens) trap that will have greater longevity and efficacy. The second objective is to develop a pheromone lure for the attraction and trapping of Fruit Spotting Bug (FSB Amblypelta nitida).
Project date
29 Jul 2022-29 Mar 2027
Principal investigator
Onyeka Nzie
Project funded by
Multiple industries
Alternative protein
Cross industry
Fruits
Nuts
Other rural industries
Pasture, fodder & feed
Vegetables
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