Food Attractants and Trapping Methods for Monitoring Drosophila suzukii and Zapronius indianus (Drosophilidae) in Fig Orchards

Drosophila suzukii Matsumura and Zaprionus indianus Gupta (Diptera: Drosophilidae) are invasive pests affecting fig crops in Mexico. Monitoring the density of fruit fly populations plays an important role in deciding pest management strategies. In fruit and vegetable production, food baits and traps are commonly used to monitor and control these pests. However, many local fig farmers have limited access to advanced technologies and are constantly seeking affordable and effective solutions to imp