Ability to Respond Total:18 / 25Ability to Respond = ( Ease of Response + Tools in Place )
Confidence:Low
Confidence Notes:Not much info on this pest. Most is inferred from similar species.
Impact
Spread
Notes
Score
Spread Rate
Native to Asia. Pest introduction level is moderate to low. Two infestations have been detected and eradicated in California. Can be transported in infested fruit or soil. Spread by flight as well.
4
Spread Amount
Hosts are mainly cucurbits.
3
Damage
Notes
Score
Ecological
Increased insecticide usage would result to manage this pest if it established - this could threaten environmental quality.
1
Agricultural
Affects mostly cucurbits.
3
Infrastructure
0
Cultural
Home gardens impacted.
1
Health
0
Benefit
Notes
Score
Ecological
0
Agricultural
0
Infrastructure
0
Cultural
0
Health
0
Total
12
Ability to Respond
Ease of Response
Notes
Score
Detection
Detection can be achieved through the use of baited traps - statewide detection as it is attracted to Oriental Fruit Fly trap.
4
Control
Not much info here, but male attractant technique may be used with pesticide bait stations.
3
Tools in Place
Notes
Score
Entry
A-rated pest from CDFA.
5
Control
Eradication is mandated with CDFA 'A' rating.
5
Outreach
Not one of the most widely publicized fruit flies.
