Product Name | Bactrocera dorsalis Pheromone Lure |
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Mode of Action | Attractant Pheromone |
Active Ingredient | Methyl eugenol |
Dosage | 2000 mg per dispenser / lure |
Product Description | Met pet pouch containing Methyl eugenol pheromone loaded in wood block / Porous PP block. |
Active Life | Upto 3 months (depending on climatic conditions) |
Shelf Life | 2 years if stored according to the standard protocol. |
Targeted Action:
This product is intended for use as attractant of Oriental Fruit fly (Bactrocera Dorsalis ) in cultivation of many crops such as avocado, citrus, guava, mango, papaya, passion fruit etc., in order to trap them for monitoring and mass trapping. This is found to reduce the intensity of pest incidence, leading to a reduction in crop damage thereby improving the yields / output quality.
Product Description:
The Active Ingredient of Methyl eugenol lure is a potent attractant for males and females of Bactrocera dorsalis. This liquid formulation @ 2000 mg is loaded in a wood block/ porous pp block, which is then placed in Harmony FF traps in the field.
Application Protocol:
Place the Lure/Dispenser in the trap lure holder and place the trap at various locations in the field. Traps should ideally be placed in shaded areas. Recommended to use one lure of Bactrocera dorsalis per trap. One Bactrocera dorsalis lure would last up to 75-90 days depending upon climatic conditions. The trapping density should be adequate to manage pest infestation. The recommended trap density is 40-50 traps per hectare for mass trapping and 8-10 traps per hectare for monitoring.
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