Standard 1g Cuelure-H Lure (B04A) – Cue-lure & proprietary extenders
2g Cue-lure Lure (B04B) – An option for when a 2g version is specifically required e.g. some tenders
Dispenser Details
Large wax plug
Active Life
8-11 weeks
Pest Details
Adult
Face with dark spot in each antennal furrow. Frons with 2-3 pairs of frontal setae & 1 pair of orbital setae. Scutum of thorax red-brown, humeral lobe entirely yellow/orange. Scutellum yellow except for narrow basal
band. Wing length 4.2-7.1 mm with complete costal band that expands into spot at apex. Cells bc & c colourless. All femora of legs pale basally and red-brown apically. Predominant colour of abdomen orange brown.
Larvae
Up to 11 mm long and 2mm wide. Anterior spiracles with16-20 tubules. Posterior spiracles 3 times as long as broad. Spiracular hairs long, fine and often branched apically
Eggs
Reticulate, white to white-yellow, 0.8mm long with micropyle slightly protruding. Laid singly below the skin of host fruit.
Distribution
Native to most parts of Asia and now also found in East and West Africa, the Middle East and Hawaii.
Economic Host(s)
Cucurbit crops including melon (Cucumis), pumpkin (Cucurbita) and cucumber (Cucumis)
Symptons/Signs
Larvae feed internally on flowers, fruits roots and stems of their hosts. Black or brown lesions can be signs of fruit feeding. Resinous deposits near puncture holes are often signs of female oviposition.
Generations
Up to 10
Monitoring
Adults Present
March to October
Recommended Trap Density
2-3 traps per hectare in large uniform areas of a crop or3- 4 traps per hectare in mixed or less dense crops.
Trap Maintenance
Check traps on a regular basis; at least twice a week. It is recommended to replace the pheromone dispensers every 8 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 18 months or a freezer for an extended life of 24 months.
Always store sealed in original packaging.
