MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING PRACTICES TO COMBAT Anastrepha obliqua (DIPTERA: TEPHRITIDAE) IN MANGO FRUIT GROWING: A LITERATURE REVIEW

Abstract

Mango fruit farming is a prominent activity in the Brazilian agricultural economy, but it faces serious threats due to infestation by Anastrepha obliqua, one of the main fruit flies that affect the quality and commercialization of fruits. This study aims to identify and analyze the main management and monitoring practices to combat this pest, based on a literature review of articles published between 2020 and 2024. The Google Scholar, CAPES and EMBRAPA databases were consulted, resulting in the selection of eight relevant studies. Among the strategies identified, the use of ecological traps made with low-cost materials, volatile compounds with attractive or repellent action, the Sterile Insect Technique (TIE), in addition to traditional methods such as chemical control and hydrothermal treatment for export are noteworthy. The importance of population monitoring through attractive traps and the need to adapt strategies to the climatic context are also observed, given the influence of temperature variations on the reproduction of the pest. The results indicate that Integrated Pest Management (IPM), with a sustainable and participatory approach, represents the most efficient approach to minimize the economic and environmental impacts of A. obliqua. Strengthening public policies, technical training and the adoption of sustainable practices are essential to ensure the competitiveness of Brazilian mango in the global market.