Evaluation of Sticky Traps and Baits in Control of Melon Fly, Dacus frontalis Becker on Melon

Abstract The Dacus frontalis Becker is known species, being an agricultural pest. It has been attacked Cucumis melo L. Sticky traps and baits have used as one of effective integrated control methods to monitor different types insects. way know population density For sticky traps, the average number adults insects caught in yellow, Transparent, blue red was 15.72, 9.50, 4.67, 3.17 adults\ trap\ six weeks respectively. However, for baits, results recorded that numbers were 13.67, 10.00, 9.17, 7.75, 50.6, 2.50 adult/trap. bait 38.34, 32.67, 28.33, 17.26, 17.84, 7.84 effectiveness yellow Transparent proven attract large adults, their use on farms easy, easy use, low cost, helps rationing pesticides, especially if they are expensive. Furthermore, help us predict time appearance insect melon give a correct time.