[Aim]  To develop better toxic baits to control Bactrocera dorsalis. [Methods]  The toxicity of baits containing six different pesticides to an insecticide-sensitive, and wild B. dorsalis populations in Yunnan, were investigated. Each insecticide was mixed with sugar, aromatic vinegar, and methyl eugenol, and the toxicity of the resultant baits was then tested on adults from the insecticide-sensitive and wild populations using the stomach toxicity method. Resistance of the wild population was also determined in the laboratory. [Results]  Different baits were configured as follows: Water + insecticide, 6% sugar + insecticide, 6% sugar + 9% aromatic vinegar + 5% methyl eugenol + insecticide. The relative toxicity of the different insecticides on B. dorsalis was as follows: Emamectin benzoate > spinetoram > abamectin > carbosulfan > cyantraniliprole > beta-cypermethrin. The relative toxicity of baits comprised of 6% sugar + 9% aromatic vinegar + insecticide on B. dorsalis adults was as follows: Emamectin benzoate > spinetoram or abamectin > carbosulfan, beta-cypermethrin or cyantraniliprole. Baits comprised of 6% sugar + 9% aromatic vinegar + 5% methyl eugenol + emamectin benzoate had the highest toxicity to both the sensitive and wild populations. A resistance test demonstrated that B. dorsalis was sensitive to all pesticides. [Conclusion]  Baits comprised of 6% sugar + 9% aromatic vinegar + 5% methyl eugenol+ emamectin benzoate were the best of those tested for B. dorsalis control. This bait could effectively control B. dorsalis population if applied before the adult outbreak period.