Plum Moth Trap - Disposable Version
Approximate dimensions 390mm x 130mm (flat) 130mm x 130mm x 105mm (assembled) Die cut polypropylene Green Approximate weight 21g
Each retail pack contains: 2 traps, 2 pheromone lures & 2 string hangers Individually packed
Species name: Grapholitha funebrana (family: Tortricidae) Plum fruit moth
PEST STATUS: A major pest of plums and prunes throughout Europe. The larvae bore into the fruits causing premature fruit drop or rendering fruit unmarketable. Larvae bore into fruits carving galleries inside. Damage may go unnoticed in the earlier part of the season because attack causes drop of young fruitlets. Adult moths are seldom seen because they are active mostly at dusk, resting in the foliage during the day
GENERATIONS: Usually 1 to 3 generations depending on location and climate. In Europe there are usually 2- 3 generations in Mediterranean countries but only one in temperate regions.
TRAPPING SEASON: The traps should be placed in the orchard before the first moths normally appear and maintained till the end of the season. This is normally between late April to mid September. It should be noted that the exact time of insect emergence will vary with location and seasonal variation. This trap is not hazardous to bees or other beneficial insects
ASSEMBLY OF THE TRAP: The trap is easy to assemble. Pull apart the two traps in the kit. Remove the pheromone lure from the foil sachet and place in the centre of the glued area of the trap. Fold up the two sides of the delta, ensuring the glue is facing inwards. Insert the tab with the hanging mechanism into the slot at the top, so that the two holes meet. Then fold up the two small sides to the trap which gives the trap support and helps to protect the glue surface from rain/dust. The hanger mechanism can be simply pushed onto a small branch and also tied with the enclosed string if necessary.
TRAP PLACEMENT & DENSITY FOR MONITORING: The traps should be placed at head height in fruit trees, to allow easy monitoring of catches and located centrally within the trees. Hang the traps, so the prevailing wind crosses the open area of the trap, so as the odour plume is dispersed. One trap should provide protection for between 3 and 5 trees.
CHANGE OF LURES AND TRAP SERVICING: Traps should be changed every 6 weeks or earlier if the glue surface appears covered with insects. Simply discard the used trap with normal domestic refuse.
SELECTIVITY: The traps may also catch a number of non target species such as G. tenebrosana. If the plum trees are near peach trees then the trap may also capture G. molesta.
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