Long-term controls of fruit fly populations are assured by Integrated Pest Management techniques. Detection trapping systems and GF-120 spot treatment have been used on the eight pilot orchards, which were selected in each country. Significant reduction in fruit fly infestation has been noticed on orchards that received this fruit fly control treatment. 

Improved knowledge and skills on prophylactic measures

The project was successful on delivering the methodology at the producer level. Focus groups were created to exchange knowledge and raise awareness amongst producers. Furthermore, demonstrative trials took place on the orchards of different growers. During the project, the producers (through their respective associations) and exporters (mainly from the private sector) received trainings. Twenty new trainers from fruit sector were also trained in each country. Five thousand instructive brochures on fruit flies and control methods have been distributed to different stakeholders during the trainings.

Enriched African fruit fly database

The project permitted to update the database on Asian fruit fly species by including new data about the citrus sector. The database comprehends fruit fly taxonomy and identification in the eight pilot countries including treated and non-treated orchards. More than a dozen Tephritidae species have been identified and comprehensive fruit fly fluctuation peeks have been detected.

Improved regional coordination

The project established National Fight against Fruit Fly Committees in each country. The Committees ensured the coordination between producers, associations, public sector, international organisations and trust funds. They formed a system for monitoring, alerting and managing issues related to fly attacks on fruits. Countries have respectively appointed a national focal point in charge of monitoring activities.