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Garden Pebble – Evergestis forficalis

Available Products
1 mg Standard Lure
Dispenser Details
Natural Rubber Septum
Active Life
4-6 weeks (temperature dependent)
Pest Details
Adult
Wingspan of 25-28 mm. Forewings pale yellowish brown to straw coloured with several weakly curved or undulating dark crosslines and two dark spots near the centre of each wing, which are sometimes merged.
Larvae
18-20 mm in length when fully grown. Body is yellowish green, becoming glossy pale green with a dark mid dorsal stripe and yellowish lateral stripes. Head pale green with pale brown markings.
Eggs
Laid in small batches on the underside of leaves.
Distribution
Europe, the Middle East, Japan and the USA
Economic Host(s)
Members of the Brassicaceae family, including cabbage, kale and Brussel sprouts.
Symptons/Signs
The larvae feed on the underside of leaves before boring into the heart of hosts such as cabbage, causing dead hearts. Silk webbing is usually present.
Generations
2-3 (Climate dependent)
Monitoring
Adults Present
May – September (climate dependant)
Recommended Trap Density
2 traps per hectare in large uniform crops and 3- 4 traps per hectare in less dense or mixed areas of crops.
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. Replace sticky inserts, if used, when they become filled with dust or insects
Storage
Keep product away from heat and direct sunlight, heat, sparks and open flame. Store in a refrigerator for a shelf life of 18 months or a freezer for an extended life of 24 months. Always store sealed in original packaging.
Recommended Trap
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