Pheromone Monitoring Lure for Spodoptera exigua, Beet Armyworm

Directions for Use

The Funnel Trap is recommended for this species. Trapping can be carried out during most of the year in many African and Middle Eastern countries. In more temperate countries of the northern hemisphere monitoring is carried out between May and November. In the southern hemisphere trapping is between November and June. Traps should normally be attached to stakes at 1m height and placed within the crop at least 30 metres apart. One trap per hectare should be sufficient for uniform fields though a minimum of two traps should be used regardless of the field size. Lures should be changed every 6‐8 weeks or earlier. The Funnel Traps should be emptied weekly to avoid the trap filling and repelling flying insects from putrefaction of the insects caught. Catches should be recorded weekly in low populations but more frequently in fields with high populations. To avoid affecting the efficiency of the trapping system it is strongly recommended that traps be used for only the one species. Never use the lures for other species in this trap.

Storage Instructions

This product is sealed in impermeable packaging for storage and shipping. Keep product away from direct sunlight, heat, sparks and open flame. The dispensers and systems should be kept under good storage conditions at below 15°C when the dispensers will retain their activity and attraction for a minimum of 18 months. Bulk storage of dispensers for periods of up to 24 months is possible by refrigeration at temperatures of 4°C or below. Keep dispensers inside their sealed packaging until use. When replaced, the old dispenser should be completely removed from the area of use and destroyed to prevent interference with the fresh replacement/ recharge dispenser.