대한민국 건조 무화과 수입 시장 (6월, 2022)

The article highlights the challenges posed by the invasion of the small fruit fly, Drosophila suzukii, in Italy, leading to the need for a more effective control strategy. The Ministry of Ecological Transition has permitted the introduction of the parasitoid Ganaspis brasiliensis, which has shown promising results in controlling the fruit fly in its native Asia. Despite initial success with 36 releases in 2021, the expansion of the project to 162 sites for 2022 is facing obstacles due to unclear reasons. Preliminary studies suggest that G. brasiliensis targets early stages of D. suzukii specifically, without affecting other Drosophila species, indicating its potential as a specialized control agent. The ongoing project holds hope for the effective management of the fruit fly infestation.