African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6945

Full Length Research Paper

Investigating the potential of a systems approach for false codling moth, Thaumatotibia leucotreta (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) and fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) on ‘Hass’ Avocado

Tertia Grové
  • Tertia Grové
  • Crop Protection Division, Agricultural Research Council-Tropical and Subtropical Crops, Private Bag X11208, Mbombela, 1200, South Africa.
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  •  Received: 01 October 2024
  •  Accepted: 16 December 2024
  •  Published: 31 January 2025

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