Fruit Fly Lure


Targeted Action:
This product is intended for use as attractant of Oriental Fruit fly (Bactrocera Dorsalis ) in cultivation of many crops such as avocado, citrus, guava, mango, papaya, passion fruit etc., in order to trap them for monitoring and mass trapping. This is found to reduce the intensity of pest incidence, leading to a reduction in crop damage thereby improving the yields / output quality.
Product Description:
The Active Ingredient of Fruit Fly lure is a potent attractant for males and females of Bactrocera dorsalis.
Application Protocol:
Place the Lure/Dispenser in the trap lure holder and place the trap at various locations in the field. Traps should ideally be placed in shaded areas. Recommended to use one lure of Bactrocera dorsalis per trap. One Bactrocera dorsalis lure would last up to 75-90 days depending upon climatic conditions. The trapping density should be adequate to manage pest infestation. The recommended trap density is 40-50 traps per hectare for mass trapping and 8-10 traps per hectare for monitoring.