aspg-21-3065-1791472197 20261008150957 American Scientific Publishing Group admin@americaspg.com American Scientific Publishing Group International Journal of Neutrosophic Science IJNS 2692-6148 2690-6805 2025 25 1 Emerson Javier Jácome-Mogro Technical University of Cotopaxi, Ecuador Pablo Morales Technical Partner of the Union of Agroecological Farmers Organizations of the Province of Tungurahua PACAT. Ecuador Cristian Jiménez-Jácome Technical University of Cotopaxi, Ecuador Dilfuza Abidova Tashkent State University of Economics, Uzbekistan The development of Neutrosophic Cognitive Maps (NCM) for the evaluation and ranking of the main causes of the appearance of fruit fly pests represents a significant advance in the field of agriculture and entomology ̣This innovative approach allows for a holistic and integrated view of the complex and often interdependent factors that contribute to the proliferation of these destructive pests ̣Using neutrosophic theory, which incorporates degrees of truth, falsehood, and indeterminacy, NCMs offer a powerful tool for identifying and prioritizing critical variables ̣In this way, a more nuanced and precise understanding of the phenomenon is facilitated, enabling the design of more effective and sustainable management strategies ̣The methodology applied in the construction of the NCM is characterized by its ability to manage the uncertainty and ambiguity inherent to ecological and agricultural systems ̣Through the participation of experts and the analysis of empirical data, maps can be outlined that reflect the real complexity of the problem ̣These maps not only highlight direct causes, such as weather conditions and poor agricultural practices, but also address underlying and systemic factors ̣Thus, the use of NCM provides a robust conceptual framework for informed decision making, improving the efficiency of interventions and contributing significantly to crop protection and global food security. 2025 485 494 3065 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 10.54216/IJNS.250143 https://www.americaspg.com/journal/21/article/3065 https://www.americaspg.com/storage/91737295237.pdf