A novel biological attract and kill strategy for control of spotted wing drosophila: BIOAKIL
Lead Participant:
RUSSELL IPM LTD
Abstract
The global soft fruit industry suffers up to 80% crop losses from an invasive fruit fly, spotted wing drosophila (SWD). Growers rely on chemical insecticides to protect fruit from SWD, costing £11bn. We have identified a SWD pathogenic fungus and a bait which SWD feeds on. In this project we will test these two approaches in combination, to develop a more targeted and less environmentally damaging approach to SWD control. This strategy will be a first for this global pest and enable fruit growers to reduce insecticide inputs and residues, offering a potentially game-changing solution to SWD.
Lead Participant | Project Cost | Grant Offer |
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RUSSELL IPM LTD | £37,443 | £ 26,210 |
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Participant |
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MICROBIOTECH LTD | £30,892 | £ 21,624 |
NATIONAL INST OF AGRICULTURAL BOTANY | £30,192 | £ 30,192 |
INNOVATE UK | ||
BERRY GARDENS GROWERS LIMITED | £29,972 | £ 14,986 |
People |
ORCID iD |
Clare Sampson (Project Manager) |