APHIDS
Visits to the
Gaza Strip took place during times when aphid
populations were below peak levels
nevertheless, various species were encountered
on citrus. Because of interest in aphids
as vectors of tristeza, various
collections were made and prepared for
identification. Toxoptera aurantii (Fonsc.) was
found on Citrus sinensis and C. aurantifolia;
Aphis gossypii Glov. on C. sinensis; and
Aphis craccivora Koch and Myzus persicae
(Sulz.) on C. paradisi.
Mediterranean
fruit fly. Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann)
occurs in the Gaza Strip. While damage to
fruit does not appear to be excessive, the fly does affect the
time of picking. Because of increased damage
to the fruit as the season progresses,
all fruit must be picked by the
middle of April.
Control,
measures are desultory; traps are used by some
growers, while others apply lindane three or
four times a year.
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