The sub-division of the whole target area into smaller sub-areas, and the creation of a central operations centre and fruit fly laboratory in each sub-area. A local organization, e.g. the growers association, should play a regional organizational role.

The establishment and maintenance of an area-wide monitoring and bait spraying campaign based on grids: 25-ha blocks before the release of sterile flies, and 49-ha blocks after sterile releases.

The application of very effective orchard and vineyard sanitation.

The identification and effective management of all fruit fly host plants in each area.

The use of the geographical information system (GIS) as information and support technology.

The capacity to receive sterile flies every week, to keep them for a few days at a specified temperature and humidity, and then to release them in a specified manner throughout the target area.

The ability to identify wild and sterile fruit flies, and other species of fruit flies.

The continuous monitoring of the impact of sterile fruit fly releases and hotspot management.