You've probably heard of pheromone traps before. Here you can find out what the technical term means and how you can use the method on your trees against codling moths.
How and when do you use pheromone traps against codling moths?
Pheromone traps against codling moths attract male moths with sexual attractants and should be attached to the apple tree during the flight period from May to October. The traps consist of a trap body, glue bases and pheromone capsules, which should be replaced every six weeks or when dirty.
How do pheromone traps work on codling moths?
Pheromone traps attract male insects withsexual attractants. The animals are trapped and killed and thus taken out of circulation. The advantage of this method against codling moths is that it only fightsthis pest and is suitable for all other animals, such as: B. other butterfly caterpillars on apple trees are completely harmless. Pheromone traps can be very effective. Used correctly, they will reduce the amount of worms in the apples.
When do you set up pheromone traps against codling moths?
The traps should be setat the flight timeof the malebutterfly. Codling moths begin to hatch in May. From this point on, set up the pheromone traps according to the instructions on the package. Leave the device hanging on the tree until October, as codling moths fly in two generations. Unfortunately, pheromone traps do not help against the apple web moth.
What does a pheromone trap consist of?
A codling moth pheromone trap always consists of atrap body, the so-called delta trap, one or moreglue basesand one or twoPheromone capsulesAssemble the trap according to the instructions on the package. Be careful not to touch the glue so that human scent does not weaken the bait's effectiveness. In addition, the insect glue is difficult to remove from clothing. Pheromone traps are a good addition to biological sprays against codling moths.
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When do the glue bases and pheromone capsules need to be replaced?
The pheromone trap must be checked regularly. Replace the glue base and pheromone capsule after six weeks at the latest. If the glued floor has previously been contaminated with dust and insect corpses, you must remove it and insert a fresh glued floor. The warmer the season, the more frequently the trap is flown. And the more closely you should keep an eye on the device!
