Influence of landscape composition and field management practices on olive fruit fly infestation

Abstract: The olive fruit fly, Bactrocera oleae, is a key pest in most olive-growing regions
around the world and a high level of infestation can impact olive production and quality. In
this study the effects of landscape composition and olive crop management practices on olive
fruit fly infestation were assessed. For this study nine olive groves in Portugal were selected
according to three main crop/habitats gradients in the landscape: olive groves, almond
groves and forest and scrubland areas. Both landscape composition and olive crop
management practices affected the level of olive fruit fly infestation by B. oleae.