Moth control and pheromone traps

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Moth control and pheromone traps
Pheremone moth traps are essential tools in the drive to gain the best control of moth
pests (including for those using Agrovista Growers Choice Interactive).
Pheromone traps are used to detect pest populations early before they cause damage to
the crop, to monitor the success of a control measure and to provide data on long term
pest problems.
Pheromone trap monitoring is an essential integrated pest management (IPM) tool for
the management of damage-free crops. Monitoring of moth flights within the crop helps
determine which species are present and when they are flying, so that timing of control
measures can be targeted to ensure maximum effectiveness while avoiding unnecessary
applications.
Red Delta trap
Pheromone traps rely on a lure, usually based on sex pheromones, to attract a
particular pest. The pests are then caught on a sticky base or in a funnel trap to enable
counts of pest numbers to be made. Lures are specific to a particular pest to ensure an
accurate representation of the population.
A wide range of lures and traps are available. Pheromone kits are supplied with sufficient
components to enable monitoring of the target pest for a complete season. Where traps
are re-usable, a refill kit will enable monitoring for a second season.
Codling moth adult
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The following traps are available in packs of 3 including pheromone refills, outers and sticky bases
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Codling Moth
Fruit Tree Tortrix Moth
Summer Fruit Tortrix Moth
Light Brown Apple Moth
Apple Bud Moth
Plum Fruit Moth
Light brown apple moth adult
Summer fruit totrix adult
Please note that we supply only red traps as these do not attract and ensnare bees, which does happen commonly
with standard white traps.
Traps should be placed in the orchards at the end of bloom.
For further information please contact:
Paul Bennett
Alex Cooke
Jane Cusack
Alex Radu
07917 596 280
07785 518 490
07833 933 884
07767 456 320
paul.bennett@agrovista.co.uk
alex.cooke@agrovista.co.uk
jane.cusack@agrovista.co.uk
alex.radu@agrovista.co.uk
Pictures courtesy of Dr J Cross, East Malling Research
Use plant protection products safely. Always read the label and product information before use.
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