Project Symbol:

TCP/RAF/3103

Project title:

Surveillance and management of Bactrocera dorsalis in East Africa - Phase II of TCP/RAF/2923

Recipient:

Kenya, Uganda & Tanzania

Budget:

75 000 US $

Start Date:

01 Feb. 2006

Completion Date:

31 Dec. 2006

DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE

The project will complete the activities begun under TCP/RAF/2923.

ACTIVITIES

• Conduct targeted surveillance to confirm areas which are and can be maintained as pest free or of low pest prevalence in order to support fruit exports;
• Elaborate a regional long-term strategy to manage the new pest in the context of the existing fruit fly complex.