Indian Journal of Entomology
Open Access
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  • Year: 2026
  • Volume: 88
  • Issue: 3

Assessing the Impact of Commercial Trap Design Variations on the Capture Rates of Fruit Flies in Citrus Plantations

  • Author:
  • Yunita Fera Rahmawati1*, Tasafima Tesari2, Farhani Nurshafa Rahmania3, Amin Setyo Leksono2
  • Total Page Count: 9
  • Page Number: 838 to 846

1Department of Biology Education, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, Indonesia55281

2Department of Biology, Faculty of Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science, Brawijaya University, East Java, Malang, Indonesia65145

3Master Program in Environmental Resource Management and Development, Postgraduate School, Brawijaya University, East Java, Malang, Indonesia65145

*Email: yunita.fr@uny.ac.id (corresponding author):

Abstract

Fruit flies are major pests that cause significant losses in citrus production. This study evaluated the effectiveness of six trap designs in capturing Bactrocera spp. in citrus orchards by comparing catch rates, species selectivity, and ease of use. The research was conducted over three months in two Siam Madu citrus orchards in Malang district using a randomized group design with six treatments and ten replications. Results showed that trap A (Flight-T design) was the most effective, capturing an average of240 fruit flies/ week. Traps B and C (modified Steiner traps) caught 115–121 flies/ week, while Traps E (insect glue) and F (green ball) captured 32–98 flies. Trap D (fruit fly net) was the least effective, with only nine flies/ week. The findings highlight the importance of choosing the right trap design for integrated pest management to reduce chemical pesticide use.

Keywords

Bactrocera spp., ball green trap, citrus orchards, Duncan’s multiple range test, flight-T design, fruit fly, fruit fly net, insect glue trap, integrated pest management, Malang district, siam madu, steiner trap, trap design