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The Suzuki fruitfly initially looks much like a normal fruitfly, but it has red eyes. Adult Suzuki fruit flies are small (about 2-3 mm) and have a wingspan of 6-8 mm. Males are smaller than females. Also, males can be differentiated by black spots on their wings.

When treating the Suzuki fruitfly, follow the next steps:

1. Make use of monitoring traps so you can define the extent of infestation.
2. Remove affected fruit to counteract multiplication by the Suzuki fruitfly in rotting fruit.
3. Set a delta capsule trap to catch the pest. Always read the instructions before use.
4. The use of plant-strengthening products increases the plant's own defenses against the Suzuki fruitfly Drosophila suzukii, so the plant can combat the pest itself. Fertilizer producer PlantoSys recommends a combination of Ds-Kalk calcium, Cuprum en ManZincum. Application: spray every 7 days using a mixture of 150 grams of Ds-Calcium/100 liter of water + 250 ml Cuprum/ha + 250 ml ManZincum/ha.
5. In those crops for which the crop protection product Tracer has been approved, this product can be used in the fight against Suzuki fruitfly. Keep in mind however, that this product does have an adverse effect on biological treatment organisms.

Please note: every crop demands a specific approach to treatment of this pest. Our specialists are happy to advise you about the correct use of pest control solutions against the Suzuki fruitfly.  

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