Melon Fruit Fly Pheromone Lure for Vegetable Gardens
The Melon Fruit Fly Pheromone Lure is intended for use in pheromone trapping programmes targeting melon fruit fly (Bactrocera cucurbitae). This insect is associated with various vegetable and fruiting crops, particularly cucurbits.
Key Features
- Product Type: Pheromone attractant lure.
- Target Pest: Melon Fruit Fly.
- Scientific Name: Bactrocera cucurbitae.
- Pest Control Method: Pheromone-based attraction.
- Recommended Use: Vegetable gardening and melon fruit fly monitoring programmes.
Recommended Applications
This lure is intended for melon fruit fly pest monitoring in vegetable-growing areas.
Several host crops, including:
- Bitter Gourd and Other Edible Gourds
- Cucumber
- Melon and Watermelon
- Pumpkin and Squash
- Wax Gourd
- Other Vegetable and Fruiting Host Crops
Melon Fruit Fly - Crop Damage Information
According to the existing product information, melon fruit flies can damage crops through:
- Egg laying in fruit and soft tissues of host plants.
- Feeding activity by developing larvae.
- Decomposition of affected plant tissues involving secondary microorganisms.
The egg-to-adult life cycle takes approximately 14 to 27 days. Actual development time can vary with environmental conditions.
Product Information
- Product: Melon Fruit Fly Pheromone Lure
- Target Insect: Bactrocera cucurbitae
- Pest Control Type: Pheromone
- Recommended Use: Vegetable Gardening
- Listed Dimensions: 2 x 6 x 6 cm
- Listed Weight: 0.06 kg
- Return Policy: Non-returnable
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