Ability to Respond Total:19 / 25Ability to Respond = ( Ease of Response + Tools in Place )
Confidence:High
Confidence Notes:
Impact
Spread
Notes
Score
Spread Rate
Native to India and Southern Asia. Pest pressure at points of entry for introduction into California is moderate. Can be transported in infested fruit or soil. Disperses by flight as well.
5
Spread Amount
Highly polyphagous, its hosts are spread over much of the state. Spread may be limited in colder regions.
4
Damage
Notes
Score
Ecological
The increase in use of pesticides if this becomes established will potentially harm the environment.
1
Agricultural
Has the potential to become a serious pest in citrus and peaches as well as numerous other crops - guava (preferred), citrus, peach, apple, papaya, fig, pomegranate, and tomato.
5
Infrastructure
0
Cultural
Home gardens impacted.
2
Health
0
Benefit
Notes
Score
Ecological
0
Agricultural
0
Infrastructure
0
Cultural
0
Health
0
Total
17
Ability to Respond
Ease of Response
Notes
Score
Detection
Detection can be achieved through the use of baited traps. Statewide detection program in place using standard OFF trap.
4
Control
Male attractant technique used with pesticide bait stations, ~600 bait stations placed per sq. mi. for a minimum of 9 sq. miles around each fly site (~1.5 mi radius) every two weeks for 2 lifecycles (2-3 months or more).
3
Tools in Place
Notes
Score
Entry
A-rated pest from CDFA, fruit from infested areas must be sterilized prior to entry into US.
5
Control
Eradication is mandated with CDFA 'A' rating and has been successful on localized infestations that were detected in California.
5
Outreach
Information and updates on situation on CDFA website.
