author(s)
Meriem Tlemsani and Synda Boulahia-Kheder

abstract
The aim of present study was to test Cone Trap^®compared to Moskisan^® baited with Biolure^® and Magnet^TMMED. Two trials were conducted on summer fruits to assess capture performances and selectivity of the ConeTrap^® and on citrus to evaluate its effectiveness in Citrus protection. The Medfly’scaptures were 5 to 10 times higher with ConeTrap^® than Moskisan^® and it was more selective to non-target arthropods with an average of 6.3% against 19.05% for the Moskisan^®. On citrus, the ConeTrap^® as well the other systems were as effective to reduce Medfly level and damage compared to the control. The ConeTrap^® has shown its efficiency in Medfly captures and fruit protection with less than 1% of damaged oranges. Furthermore its recommended density per ha could be reduced it is hence an interesting system for the Medfly mass trapping.