Manikantha B Jakkanagoudra

Response of Cucurbit Fruit Fly (Zeugodacus cucurbitae) Coquilette to Gel Formulations of Protein Bait

Manikantha B Jakkanagoudra, Zadda Kavitha, M. Shanthi, K. Subaharan & C. Vijayaraghavan · Archives of Current Research International · 2025

In the integrated pest management of fruit flies, trapping is the most practical and effective component. Currently, cucurbit fruit flies are being trapped by employing the male attractant, cuelure. Protein baits attract both male and female fruit flies and they may be explored f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2025/v25i21065

Proteinex Bait Gel Formulations Suitable for Increased Field Stability and Enhanced Trapping of Melon Fly (Zeugodacus cucurbitae) Coquilette

Manikantha B Jakkanagoudra, Zadda Kavitha, M.Shanthi & C.Vijayaraghavan · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2025

Cucurbit fruit fly, Zeugodacus cucurbitae is an important insect pest of cucurbits. Fruit flies consisted of over 250 species worldwide and its maggots damage fruit from inside and hence, insecticides remain practically ineffective. Trapping the adult flies through parapheromenes...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i12783