Breeding and conservation of the parasitoid Psyttalia concolor (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) to control the olive fruit fly Bactrocera oleae (Diptera: Tephritidae) and protect olive crops tropical horticultural fruit waste

Our work involves the biological control of the olive fly Bactrocera oleae, using the endoparasitoid Psyttalia concolor, which develops within the olive fly larvae. We studied the development stages of the host, and the emergence of adults in parasitoid rearing and discussed the contribution of this information to optimize production. The biological control methods require a significant investment in optimizing insect rearing. Our study describes breeding procedures for the parasitoid and its host Bactrocera oleae. This is still insufficient to reduce the pest and minimize its damage, achieving integrated management without applying other control techniques or using pesticide treatments.