Fall webworm pheromone (Hyphantria cunea)
The fall webworm, also known as American white moth, mulberry moth (Hyphantria cunea).
Fruit crops.
Remove the bait from the sachet, place it in the center of the trap and place it at a height of 1.5-2 m. For monitoring, the density of 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 trapping the American white moth (Halyomorpha halys) - a dangerous pest that damages almost all fruit crops, as well as many forest species, while preferring apple, cherry, plum and mulberry. The bait is a rubber dispenser containing artificially synthesized and identical to natural Hyphantria cunea pheromone and is in a sealed metallized sachet. Pheromone is a highly specific chemical that is only recognized by members of a single species and will attract male American white moth for 4-6 weeks.
Advantages:
- for 6 weeks, Hyphantria cunea is baited and trapped, 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.
