Agroecological management of cucurbit-infesting fruit fly: A review

Deguine Jean-Philippe, Atiama-Nurbel Toulassi, Aubertot Jean-Noël, Augusseau Xavier, Atiama Morguen, Jacquot Maxime, Reynaud Bernard. 2015. Agroecological management of cucurbit-infesting fruit fly: A review. Agronomy for Sustainable Development, 35 (3) : 937-965.

https://doi.org/10.1007/s13593-015-0290-5

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Résumé : Conventional crop protection with pesticides has limitations such as resistance of pests to pesticides and faunal imbalance. Agroecological crop protection is an attractive alternative based on the principles of agroecology. We present here this strategy using the case of Cucurbitaceae flies, which are the most important agricultural pests in Réunion. Research has been carried out on the bioecology of these insects and on the effectiveness of agroecological techniques. The main points are the following: the number of species of vegetable flies increased in the southern summer. Adult flies spend more than 90 % of their time on nonhost plants, with specific circadian rhythms. Several original agroecological techniques were designed, such as sanitation using augmentoria; trap plants, e.g., maize; adulticide bait; and the creation of habitats for predatory arthropods. Local growers are very satisfied with the results. They have reduced insecticide use with substantial cost savings and they have observed a decrease in losses and a lower phytosanitary workload. The education and training of students, professionals, and the general public has been a major aspect of this project. Increased knowledge of flies and agroecological management strategies of their populations can now be combined with modeling tools to facilitate the extension of the program to other areas or for educational purposes. Practices are currently being extended to other areas of the island and other countries of the Indian Ocean. This project is both a significant milestone for organic farming in Réunion and a precedent for other initiatives aimed at reducing or eliminating pesticides.

Mots-clés Agrovoc : Tephritidae, agroécologie, Cucurbitaceae, agriculture biologique, lutte biologique, protection des plantes, agroécosystème, lutte antiravageur, méthode de lutte, gestion du risque, dynamique des populations, surveillance des déprédateurs