Olive cultivation in Italy represents one of the sectors of greatest economic, environmental, and landscape importance. Currently, olive production and quality are threatened by numerous phytophagous pests. Bactrocera oleae, commonly known as the olive fruit fly, is the main pest affecting olive trees in the Mediterranean basin. It is responsible for both direct damage and indirect damage, including an increase in free acidity and a deterioration of the sensory characteristics of olive oil. This thesis analyses the life cycle of Bactrocera oleae, with particular emphasis on monitoring techniques and the control strategies available. The insect’s high adaptability, the occurrence of several generations throughout the growing season, and the influence of climatic conditions make it difficult to identify a single effective strategy for its management. Effective control therefore requires a thorough understanding of the biological and ecological characteristics of the species.
L’olivo in Italia rappresenta uno dei settori di maggiore rilevanza economica, ambientale e paesaggistica. Attualmente, la produzione e la qualità delle olive sono minacciate da numerosi fitofagi. Bactrocera oleae, comunemente detta mosca dell’olivo, è il principale fitofago dell’olivo nel bacino del Mediterraneo, responsabile di danni diretti ma anche di danni indiretti, dovuti all’aumento dell’acidità libera e da un decadimento delle caratteristiche sensoriali nell’olio. La tesi analizza la biologia di Bactrocera oleae con un approfondimento sulle tecniche di monitoraggio e sulle varie possibilità di controllo. La forte capacità di adattamento dell’insetto, la successione di più generazioni nel corso della stagione produttiva e l’influenza delle condizioni climatiche rendono difficile individuare una strategia valida per il suo contenimento. Per un controllo efficace è indispensabile analizzare tutti gli aspetti biologici ed ecologici che caratterizzano la specie.
Biologia, dannosità e controllo di Bactrocera oleae
LEONARDI, MARCO
2025/2026
Abstract
Olive cultivation in Italy represents one of the sectors of greatest economic, environmental, and landscape importance. Currently, olive production and quality are threatened by numerous phytophagous pests. Bactrocera oleae, commonly known as the olive fruit fly, is the main pest affecting olive trees in the Mediterranean basin. It is responsible for both direct damage and indirect damage, including an increase in free acidity and a deterioration of the sensory characteristics of olive oil. This thesis analyses the life cycle of Bactrocera oleae, with particular emphasis on monitoring techniques and the control strategies available. The insect’s high adaptability, the occurrence of several generations throughout the growing season, and the influence of climatic conditions make it difficult to identify a single effective strategy for its management. Effective control therefore requires a thorough understanding of the biological and ecological characteristics of the species.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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