This pheromone lure is specially designed for the effective monitoring and management of Scirpophaga incertulas, a major pest in rice cultivation. The lure attracts male moths using species-specific pheromones, helping farmers detect pest presence early and take timely control measures. The larva of this pest is pale yellow with an orange-yellow head and causes significant damage by boring into the stem. During the vegetative stage, infestation leads to drying of the central shoot, known as “dead heart,” while post-flowering damage results in empty white panicles called “white ears.” The pest completes its life cycle within 40–45 days, producing 2–3 generations in a single crop season. Proper field sanitation, including destruction of rice stubbles, helps reduce pest incidence. This lure, when used with a funnel trap, provides an eco-friendly and efficient solution for pest monitoring without harming beneficial insects.
Key Features & Benefits
- Species-specific pheromone for accurate pest monitoring
- Helps in early detection and timely pest management
- Reduces crop damage and yield loss
- Eco-friendly and safe for beneficial insects
- Easy to use and maintain
- Suitable for integrated pest management (IPM) programs
Target Crop
Identification
- Larva: Pale yellow body with orange-yellow head
- Adult Moth: Yellowish forewings with a central dark spot
- Female moth: Single dark spot
- Male moth: Multiple small brown spots
Nature of Damage
- Larvae bore into the stem and feed internally
- Causes “dead heart” during vegetative stage
- Causes “white ears” after flowering
- Leads to significant yield reduction
Life Cycle
- Larval stage: 20–40 days (depending on climate)
- Total life cycle: 40–45 days
- 2–3 generations per crop season
Usage Instructions
- Cut open the pack and remove the lure carefully
- Do not touch the lure with bare hands
- Fix the lure inside the funnel trap using the provided holder
- Install traps evenly across the field
- Replace lure as per recommended duration
- Wash hands before and after handling
- Dispose of used lure by burning or burying
Application Details
- Trap Type : Funnel Trap
- Number of Traps : 10–12 per acre
- Lure Life : 60 Days
This pheromone lure is specially designed for the effective monitoring and management of Scirpophaga incertulas, a major pest in rice cultivation. The lure attracts male moths using species-specific pheromones, helping farmers detect pest presence early and take timely control measures. The larva of thi
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