Key points of field application of insect pheromone trapping method

How to use in the field: cut the seal of the bag and take a lure. Users who use viscose or dry general-purpose type, as long as the lure core is embedded in the attractor handle. The trap should be placed at a height above the 20CM of the crop surface. It is placed in accordance with the principle of "secret periphery, less middle". The greenhouse needs to let the air flow. When a small number of adults are detected, they are placed in a large area. Check the number of trapped insects regularly. Clean up the dead insects in the trap at the right time, and don't dump the dead insects in the field casually. The lure needs to be replaced every 6 weeks. Traps can be reused. How to store sex pheromones: sex pheromone products are volatile, so they need to be stored in a refrigerator at a lower temperature (- 15 to-5 ℃). The storage place should be kept away from the high temperature environment, and the lure core should avoid exposure to the sun. Open the sealed bag before use. The capillary type can only be cut and sealed when in use. Due to the high sensitivity of sex pheromones, the luring core of different kinds of pests needs to be washed to avoid pollution. Once the bag has been opened, it is best to use all the lures as soon as possible. The position, height and airflow of the trap will affect the trapping effect. The sex pheromone attracts adults, so trapping should begin at low density.

Keywords: insect sex pheromone attractor