OPTIONS FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF FRUIT FLY SPECIES ON ROTUMA ISLAND

The fruit fly study undertaken during August–November 2011 comprised:

• An analysis of trapping and fruit sampling data to confirm the distribution of Bactrocera kirki within
  Fiji territories;
• A review of heat tolerance research undertaken in the Pacific to determine whether the current heat
  treatment used by Fiji for B. passiflorae and B. xanthodes will also kill B. kirki; and
• A scoping study to determine if B. kirki could be eradicated from Rotuma.

Key words: fruit fly, host, Bactrocera kirki, plant protection, heat treatment, HTFA