1 - Phytosanitary Resources

Control Procedures
Procedure—
1. Gather together the following supplies: pheromone lure, cap, and cage;
any locally available rectangular plastic pan that holds 6 to 8 liters of
water; wooden stick large enough to fit across the width of the pan;
flexible wire; water; any soap.
2. Use the following table to select the appropriate number of traps to
install in greenhouses or open fields (Bolkmans, 2009; FREDON Corse,
2009a).
If:
And:
Inside greenhouses 20 to 25
Inside greenhouses Plants will be propagated 30
Open fields 40 to 50
Then install this number
of traps per ha
Important
Pheromone lures should not be handled without gloves for protection
because the oil on fingers can interfere with the pheromone balance of
the lure.
3. Wearing gloves, place the pheromone lure inside the cage and secure the
cap according to instructions provided by the manufacturer, and set
aside.
4. Use a length of wire to attach the wooden stick on top of the pan across
its width.
5. Use a length of wire to attach the assembled cage with pheromone lure to
the underside of the wooden stick.
6. Fill the pan with soapy water.
7. Replace lures every 4 to 6 weeks.
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Emergency and Domestic Programs