Diamondback moth pheromone (Plutella xylostella)
Diamondback moth (Plutela xylostella).
Cruciferous vegetables.
Remove the bait from the sachet, place it in the center of the trap and place the trap above the plants at a height of approximately 1 m. For monitoring, the density of the baits should be at least 1 per hectare, but less than 2 per farm. The most suitable trap to use with pheromone bait is the deltoid trap. It is recommended to start using baits even before the development of the first generation of the pest, and continue until the end of the season.
Manufacturer: Russell IPM
Pheromone bait for monitoring and catching Diamondback moth (Plutela xylostella), a dangerous pest of all varieties of cabbage, radish, rapeseed, mustard and many other cruciferous crops. The bait is a rubber dispenser containing an artificially synthesized Plutela xylostella pheromone identical to the natural one and is in a sealed metallized sachet. Pheromone is a highly specific chemical that is only recognized by members of one species and will attract male Diamondback moths for 4-6 weeks.
Active ingredient: (Z)-11-hexadecenal and (Z)-11-hexadecen-1-yl acetate
Advantages:
- for 6 weeks, Plutela xylostella are attracted to the bait and caught by the trap, giving a clear picture of the pest population;
- pest detection at early stages of population development;
- the possibility of mass capture;
- easy to use with deltoid and other types of traps.
Precautionary measures:
- Handle with care, avoid extensive hand contact and wear gloves when handling the product;
- Do not eat or drink while handling the product.