Rose Tortrix – Archips rosana

Available Products
1 mg Standard Lure
Dispenser Details
Natural Rubber Septum
Active Life
4-6 weeks (temperature dependent)
Pest Details
Adult
Forewing length of 15-18 mm in the male and 17-24 mm in the females. Forewings brown to pale brown with darker markings. Rhombic shaped mark on fore costa in male. Males fore wings paler. Hind wings grey and with apical orange-yellow colouration in the female. Head and thorax brown
Larvae
Length up to 22 mm. Body light green to dark green with pale pinacula. Head and prothoracic plate light brown to black. Anal plate green to light brown.
Eggs
Green flat oval shaped eggs, 0.9 mm in length laid in a raft like mass on woody parts of the host.
Distribution
Europe, the Middle East, northern Asia and North America.
Economic Host(s)
A range of fruit trees and shrubs, in particular apple (Malus), Currant (Ribes) and pear (Pyrus).
Symptons/Signs
Early instars feed on developing buds while later instars move to feed on leaves and young fruit in the shelter of rolled leaves.
Generations
1
Monitoring
Adults Present
June to August
Recommended Trap Density
2-3 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. Replace the sticky inserts, if used, when they become filled with dust or insects.
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.
Recommended Trap

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