Impact blue glue board 10 cm x 25 cm

Manufacturer: Russell IPM

Colour optimised sticky glue traps for control of various greenhouse pests. The Impact range of coloured sticky boards can attract and trap a broad spectrum of soft bodied insects including thrips such as western flower thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis. Regular monitoring of the sticky traps makes early detection of infestation possible. Monitoring for pests should be at the forefront of pest management programmes, as early pest diagnosis will increase the likelihood of minimising damage and gaining maximum control.

Blue impact boards are highly attractive to the western flower thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis, but also attract other thrips species and capsid bugs. These traps are an essential tool to detect new pest outbreaks and to help with decision making.

Monitor weekly from the start of cropping by placing one trap per 200m² and recording the number of pests per trap. Hang the traps vertically, with the base about 10 cm above the top of the crop, and move them upwards as the crop grows. For mass trapping, use one trap per 20m² with extra traps every 2m² in hot spots. Replace after 6 to 8 weeks or sooner if covered in insects. For western flower thrips you can also combine Impact traps with pheromone lures or use Optiroll blue roller traps to increase trap catch.

Advantages:

• Period of work up to 3-4 months;
• The adhesive acts even in a humid environment and at high temperatures;
• The pattern on the trap allows more accurate monitoring of pest population dynamics;
• Does not contain insecticides and does not emit harmful fumes;
• UV resistant.

Precautions: All components are environmentally friendly. Hygienic regulation in environmental objects and grown products is not required.