Pheromone Monitoring Lure for Spodoptera litura, Tobacco Cutworm

Directions for Use

The Funnel trap is recommended for these insects. Trapping can be carried out during most of the year in African and Middle Eastern countries whereas in more temperate countries trapping is usually carried out from May to December in the northern hemisphere and from September to May in the southern hemisphere. These species are polyphagous. Traps should be attached to stakes and placed in the crops which are most frequently attacked e.g. Lucerne. Placement should be within the crop at crop height and with at least 50m between each trap. One trap should be sufficient to monitor up to 3 hectares of a uniform field. In the case of small or non-uniform plots 1 trap per hectare is recommended. A minimum of two traps should be used regardless of the field size.

Lures should be changed every 6 to 8 weeks. The funnel traps should be emptied weekly to avoid the trap filling and repellence from putrefaction of the insects caught. The toxicant strips should be changed when lures are changed. Catches should be recorded every 4 – 5 days in low populations but more frequently in fields with high populations. Record the trap catch on a trap record sheet. 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.