At a workshop in Vienna, scientists involved in the project recently met to discuss the behavior of the fly species Bactrocera dorsalis and B. zonata.

The REACT project is developing novel applications of the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) to control invasive pest insects in an environmentally friendly way.

During the meeting in Vienna, researchers involved in the project discussed findings on the behavior of the fly species Bactrocera dorsalis and B. zonata. The focus was on the current state of research on the insect species concerned and the question of how the insects overwinter.

Workshop organiser David Nestel of the Volcani Institute: “The workshop intention was to discuss current knowledge, plan, and coordinate, activities within the work on Deciphering the drivers of invasive species. The workshop was also attended by colleagues from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), one of them being involved as part of the advisory board.

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