Oriental fruit fly is a major threa

Oriental fruit fly is a major threat to fruit in Pakistan; the oriental fruit fly (Bactrocera zonata) attacks fruits
including guava, persimmon, peach and apple. A study was carried out to evaluate different control methods and their
efficacy in district Peshawar NWFP, Pakistan during 2007. IPM was adopted for controlling oriental fruit fly that
comprised cultural control, Bait Application Technique (BAT) and Male Annihilation Technique (MAT). Farmers were
randomly interviewed through questionnaire. Statistical analysis of the data revealed that farmers favored MAT as it was
found to be economically feasible and environment friendly. Maximum control was found in MAT which was followed by
BAT; however the lowest control was noted in cultural control. Present study suggested that farmers should be encouraged
to adopt the Integrated Pest Management that involves MAT, which was found the most effective control method. Further
studies should be carried out in other regions of province and country to find out economic and effective control methods
for this pest