Plutella xylostella

Plutella xylostella (Diamondback moth) 1.Nature indentical. 2.Species specific. 3.Eco-friendly,safe.effective. 4.Best choice

 Plutella xylostella(Diamondback month)

 

Pest Damage

It is an agricultural pest on plants from the Brassicaceae family including broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, brussel sprouts and radish. It also feeds on garden ornamentals such as wallflower, candytuft, alyssum and stock.

 

IPM

Use the biomimetic synthesis pheromone compounds.Reduce the pest population effectively. It is now internationally recognized as the green,environmental,and even the pest ecological pest control methods.

Trap

Wing trap

 

Lure

Plutella xylostella pheromone lure

  

Timing of Trapping

It is best to place traps for the first time at least 1 month before harvest and maintain traps between cropping cycles. Trapping during the post harvest period is important. During the post harvest period many males emerge from drying plants and the soil and their capture lowers pest pressure for the next crop cycle.

 

Trap density

For detection surveys, place 1-2 traps each area.

For monitoring surveys,2-3 traps per hectare for open fields.

For mass trapping,15-45 traps enclosed greenhouse areas,10-20 traps for open fields.

 

Trap position

Traps should be hung as low as practically possible to be close to the tomato related product. About 1-2 ft over theplant.

 

Lures

Lures can be changed every 4-6 weeks

 

Lures handling

Pheromone lures are very sensitive tool. They can be affected by exposure to elevated heat and direct sunshine. Direct touching by hand may cause cross contamination leading to mixed catches in the trap. Some contaminants such as Nicotine may have repellent effect reducing trap catch.

 

Lure Storage

Cool dry place. Shelf life can very from 3-36 months depending on the storage temperature.

 

 

 

 

 

Plutella xylostella