E-learning Course on Fruit Sampling for Area-Wide Fruit Fly Programmes

The e-learning course is based on the guideline “Fruit Sampling for Area-Wide Fruit Fly Programmes” It is aimed at providing applied to detect the presence or absence of the target fruit fly species in an area. It is also directed to monitor immature stages of the pest to determine those fruits that are hosts as well as fruit fly spatial and temporal distribution and abundance. This information is used by programme managers to plan and implement prevention, suppression or eradication activities.

Fruit sampling can work as a stand-alone pest surveillance tool or it can be complementary to fruit fly trapping. The aim of this e-learning is to understand the principles behind fruit sampling as part of the area-wide fruit fly programme. By successfully completing this course, you will be able to apply the lessons learned in real life operational programmes.

The course is divided into 7 modules, each containing one or more chapters. Furthermore, a list of appendixes containing additional information as well as references and needed forms for data recording. The course presents diagrams and videos illustrating how fruit sampling in area-wide fruit fly programmes is implemented.

This e-learning course does not have a time limit. You can start the course at any time, take breaks and continue where you have left. The course can be accessed through IAEA e-learning platform: https://elearning.iaea.org/m2/course/index.php?categoryid=50.