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Turnip Moth – Agrotis segetum

Available Products
1 mg Standard Lure
Dispenser Details
Natural Rubber Septum
Active Life
4-6 weeks (temperature dependent)
Pest Details
Adult
Wingspan of 27-40 mm. Forewings dark brown with a kidney shaped spot and a clearer circular spot present in the middle with black edges. Hind wings are white in the male and pale grey in the female.
Larvae
Glossy and smooth growing to 35-45 mm. Reddish head, greyish body with 2 parallel longitudinal lines in the middle region. Two small black spots are on the front and back of each segment, each bearing a bristle.
Eggs
Hemispherical and ribbed milky white eggs are laid in irregular clusters on the leaves of hosts and on the soil surface.
Distribution
Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia.
Economic Host(s)
A vast range of horticultural and agricultural crops.
Symptons/Signs
Early instars feed on leaves while later instars begin to feed below ground on roots of their host. Feeding on the leaves often produces windowpanes (just the lower epidermis remaining). External feeding results in fallen leaves and root feeding leaves obvious holes. Subterranean feeding by late instars causes toppling of plants.
Generations
1-5 (climate dependent)
Monitoring
Adults Present
April – October (climate dependant)
Recommended Trap Density
1-2 traps per hectare in large uniform stands of a crop or 3-5 traps per hectare in areas of diverse mixed 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 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.
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