Friendly Control of Cucurbit Fruit Fly (Bactrocera cucurbitae) in Experimental Bitter Gourd Field
A study conducted in 2025 evaluated various botanical solutions for controlling the cucurbit fruit fly in bitter gourd fields. Results indicated that ginger extracts and custard apple leaf solutions were effective bio-pesticides, though traditional chemical pesticides still outperformed them in overall yield.
Why it matters
Identifying effective, eco-friendly pest control methods is essential for sustainable agriculture and reducing reliance on synthetic chemicals.
Two studies were carried out to evaluate the efficacy of some botanicals for the control of cucurbit fruit fly ( Bact roc era cucurbitae ) in experimental Bitter gourd field during April 2025 to November 2025. The botanicals were bulb of Allium cepa (Onion), rhizome of Zingiber officinale (Ginger), leaves of Azadiracta indica (Nim), leaves of Lactuca sativa (Lettuce), leaves of Tamarindus indica (Tamarind), leaves of Trichosanthes dioica (Pointed gourd), leaves of Annona squamosa (Custard Apple), leaves of Elettaria cardamomum (Cardamom), leaves and stems of clove of Swertia chirayita (Chirata), leaves of Musa spp. (Banana), seeds of Swietenia macrophylla (mahogany), seeds of Piper nigrum (Black Pepper) and seeds of Corchorus capsularis (Deshi Jute). In these two experiments, pesticide treatments were distinctly better than the botanical treatments in respect of controlling cucurbit fruit fly, fruit size and yield.
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