Product Description
Melon Fruit Fly is a highly destructive pest of cucurbits and vegetables, causing significant crop loss. Maxplus Trap combined with Melon Fly Lure provides a highly effective, environmentally friendly solution for controlling melon fruit flies. These tools are designed to attract and trap melon fruit flies, offering an IPM solution that reduces the reliance on chemical pesticides. The Melon Fly Lure works with 10X power for up to 60 days, even in adverse field conditions, making it the perfect choice for sustainable farming.
Used to Control
- Melon Fruit Fly (Bactrocera cucurbitae)
Host Crops
- Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Sweet Gourd, Snake Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Pointed Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Pumpkins, Musk Melon, Watermelon, and other fruit vegetables.
Per Acre Use
- 10 Traps/acre for Monitoring
- 20-25 Traps/acre for Mass Trapping
Benefits
- Economically Affordable: Easy to install and manage.
- Effective Detection: Detects even low numbers of melon fruit flies.
- Species-Specific: Only attracts and traps melon fruit flies.
- Non-Toxic: Safe for the environment and beneficial insects.
- All-Season Use: Effective year-round.
- Reduces Pesticide Use: Supports organic farming practices.
Features
- 99% Pure Pheromone for optimal effectiveness.
- 99.9% More Effective than other commercial products.
- 60 Days of Field Life, depending on weather conditions.
- Packaging: Sealed in an anti-smell releasing pouch.
- Dispenser: Comes with a wooden block for easy handling.
- Long Shelf Life: Lure remains effective for up to two years if stored properly.
Precautions
- Use Gloves: Always handle the lure with gloves.
- Avoid Direct Contact: Do not touch the lure with bare hands.
- Trap Height: Maintain the trap at 1 - 1.6 feet above the crop canopy level.
- Chemical-Free: Avoid contact with foreign chemicals.
With Maxplus Trap and Melon Fly Lure, you can effectively manage melon fruit fly infestations and protect your crops from damage while promoting sustainable and organic farming.