Ability to Respond Total:20 / 25Ability to Respond = ( Ease of Response + Tools in Place )
Confidence:High
Confidence Notes:
Impact
Spread
Notes
Score
Spread Rate
Exists in Hawaii, Southeast Asia, Africa and some Pacific Islands. Highly fecund, many generations per year, and can be transported in fruit or soil, as well as through free flight.
5
Spread Amount
More than 125 hosts, including cucurbits, tomatoes and beans.
5
Damage
Notes
Score
Ecological
The increase in use of pesticides if this becomes established will potentially harm the environment.
1
Agricultural
Highly polyphagous, infested fruit may be unsuitable for export. Host of this pest, include peaches, oranges, beans, tomatoes, cantaloupe, watermelon and most crops in the cucumber family. Oviposition can also occur in tender plant parts.
5
Infrastructure
0
Cultural
Urban agriculture and home gardens severely impacted.
2
Health
0
Benefit
Notes
Score
Ecological
0
Agricultural
0
Infrastructure
0
Cultural
0
Health
0
Total
18
Ability to Respond
Ease of Response
Notes
Score
Detection
Detection can be achieved through the use of traps - statewide program in place.
4
Control
There are parasites which can be introduced which can exert some population control, proper field sanitation and crop destruction will help. Baited insecticide sprays are also effective. Fairly difficult to control.
3
Tools in Place
Notes
Score
Entry
A-rated pest from CDFA.
5
Control
Eradication is mandated with 'A' rating.
5
Outreach
Some information on CDFA website; not as well known as Medfly for example.
