Parasitoids for the management of fruit flies (Dipteria: Tephritidae) in Australia

This investment focuses on the development of a new biocontrol fruit fly management program for Australian conditions. The benefits include: 1. an additional tool to manage fruit fly that is non-chemical; 2. integration with Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) programs; and 3. increased understanding of fruit fly parasitoid behaviour under Australian conditions.