Subjects for school
What do we know about fruit flies?
16/04/2007
Sophie Della Mussia, Cirad - Ile de la Réunion
In the Indian Ocean, the main pests of fruit crops are fruit flies (Tephritidae). Their economic importance was evaluated at the island of Reunion to about one million euros per year. For several years, CIRAD studies these fly populations to improve control methods.
What to see
The National Parks
MoreMadagascar, Reunion, Mauritius, the Seychelles are endowed with splendid national parks, some of which are classified World Heritage by Unesco. These islands are also home to important marine reserves.