Standard Lure with 28mg pheromone & 0.5g kairomone
Dispenser Details
Small wax plug and small polymeric vial sealed within a semipermeable sachet
Active Life
5-7 weeks (temperature dependent)
Pest Details
Adult
Length of 2-3.2 mm (not including rostrum). Usually black but sometimes with red or brown sheen. Pubescence of elytra sparse and grey. First furnicular antennal segment more than twice as long as wide. Antennae emanating from the terminal third of rostrum
Larvae
Length of 3-3.5 mm. Curved “C”shaped and white with a brown head.
Eggs
White, smooth, shiny and slightly oval in shape, deposited into holes made in the floral tissue of its host
Distribution
Central, Northern and Western Europe
Economic Host(s)
Strawberry (Fragaria) and to a lesser extent Raspberry (Rubus)
Symptons/Signs
Following oviposition into the flower bud, females sever the stalk to prevent sap flow, thus killing the developing flower. Adults also feed on foliage. Plant beating should help check for the presence of adults.
Generations
1 per year
Monitoring
Adults Present
April to July
Recommended Trap Density
2-4 traps per hectare
Trap Maintenance
Check traps on a regular basis; at least twice a week. It is recommended to replace the pheromone dispensers every 4 weeks to achieve optimum results.
Storage
Keep product away from direct sunlight, heat, sparks and open flame. Store in a refrigerator for a shelf life of 12 months or a freezer for an extended life of 18 months.
Always store sealed in original packaging.
