Senegal has successfully tackled the problem of fruit flies in mangoes through the implementation of various techniques and strategies. One of the key methods used is the sterile insect technique, where sterile male fruit flies are released into the envir
2025-07-21 00:00
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The problem with fruit flies in Senegal, worsened by unusual climate patterns, has had a significant negative effect on the mango export industry in the last three to four years. Between 2021 and 2024, export quantities dropped from 21,000 to 9,000 tons (according to industry sources) because of various factors, with the fruit fly being a major issue.
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