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Olive Moth – Prays oleae

Available Products
1 mg Standard Lure
Dispenser Details
Natural Rubber Septum
Active Life
4-6 weeks (temperature dependent)
Pest Details
Adult
Wingspan of 11-15 mm and a body length of ca. 6-7 mm. Forewings grey with a silvery sheen and small scattered dark spots. Hind wings are uniform grey with frayed margins
Larvae
Final instars reach 7-8 mm in length. Body usually pale green with reddish brown markings dorsally. A pair of irregular brown to reddish-brown subdorsal lines. The
prothoracic plate is pale green marked with reddishbrown. Crochets on abdominal prolegs are arranged in concentric circles.
Eggs
Ca. 0.5 x 0.4 mm in size. Initially white, becoming brown with age. Laid on calyx of flowers (first generation), developing fruit (second generation) & leaves (third generation).
Distribution
Southern Europe the Middle East and North Africa.
Economic Host(s)
Olive
Symptons/Signs
The three different generations feed on different parts of their host. The first generation feed within buds and on the flowers. The second generation bore into the fruit to feed causing early fruit drop and the third generation mine leaves producing blotchy mines and weaving leaves together with silk.
Generations
3
Monitoring
Adults Present
April to November (climate dependent)
Recommended Trap Density
Monitoring: 1-2 traps per hectare for large uniform groves and 3-4 traps per hectare for small, mixed, or less dense tree stands Mass Trapping: For adequate control, between 20 and 50 traps per hectare is recommended, depending on population size, size of grove (smaller groves need a greater density of traps) and surrounding area (moths may travel from nearby groves).
Trap Maintenance
Check traps on a regular basis; at least twice a week. Replace the pheromone dispensers every 4 weeks to achieve optimum results. Replace sticky inserts, if used, once they become saturated with dust or insects
Storage
Keep product away from heat and direct sunlight. Store in a refrigerator for a shelf life of 12 months or a freezer for an extended life of 24 months. Always store sealed in original packaging.
Recommended Trap
View Trap

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