BASSETERRE St. Kitts, May 24th, 2012 -- The Department of Agriculture would like to inform the general public that it will be launching a Fruit Fly Trapping Program commencing May 30th 2012.
This program is going to be used as a means of management of the West Indian Fruit Fly which is present in the Federation as well as an early detection mechanism for exotic fruit flies such as the Mediterranean Fruit Fly and Carambola Fruit Fly which are currently not present and any other exotic species.
We are soliciting the cooperation and support of the general public where necessary for the successful execution of this program. It is essential that traps be placed in and around “high risk” areas where any exotic species may enter, including Ports of entry and fruit orchards.
To this end, we ask that you do not disturb the traps that will be hanging from trees as this would hinder the effectiveness of the traps. In the initial stages, the traps will be monitored on a weekly basis.
We thank you for your cooperation and support in this endeavour to prevent the entry, spread and establishment of new pests and diseases in St. Kitts that may harm the agricultural sector.
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