Trapping kit with Micro-encapsulated pheromone for the oak processionary caterpillar, Thaumetopea processionea

Trapping kit with Micro-encapsulated pheromone for the oak processionary caterpillar, Thaumetopea processionea

Trapping kit to attract male oak processionary moths (Thaumetopea processionea).

Trapping using a pheromone trap and a pheromone.

The pheromone will make it possible to stop the fertilization of the female butterflies, therefore the reproduction and the future number of caterpillars.

Unlike basic pheromones, microencapsulated pheromones should be stored at room temperature.

The micro-encapsulation allows a more homogeneous effectiveness on all the diffusion .

This pheromone is biodegradable and safe for humans and the environment.

A pheromone provides 90 days of protection (3 months). One pheromone is enough for the season.

100% green and biodegradable product.

Packaging: Trap kit: Funnel Trap + 1 pheromone - For the whole season

Effectiveness: 90 days of protection (3 months). One pheromone is enough for the season.

Storage: 3 years - At room temperature

Dosage / Location

• Isolated trees: 1 to 2 traps per tree.
• Alignment of trees: 1 trap every 25 meters or every 3 trees.
• Grove: 1 trap every 25 meters on the outskirts.
• Forest: 6 to 8 traps per hectare on the outskirts and in the middle of clearings.

A higher trap density can be used in the case of fragmented stands.

Period of use: The trap must be placed from July to September

Manual

The pheromone capsule must be used with the Funnel Trap.

Fill the trap with 0.5 l of water and two drops of oil, non-odorous washing-up liquid or non-odorous black soap to prevent the water from evaporating and make it easier for the butterflies to drown.

Place the pheromone basket on the green lid and empty the contents of the syringe into the bottom of the green pheromone basket then close the pheromone basket with its closing lid.

Place the trap on the first low branches of the tree.

The trap must be cleared so that the butterflies can circle around it.

Moths attracted by the female sex pheromone enter the trap and fall into the soapy water.

Visually check if there is water left in the bucket, otherwise add some without touching the pheromone.

Mode of action: The male butterflies attracted by the female sex pheromone, tired of not finding the female, he by fall into the trap and are captured.

For which pests?

This pheromone is specific for trapping male oak processionary moths (Thaumetopea processionea).

Benefits

The installation is quick and simple thanks to its applicator syringe.

It allows the detection and control of populations.

This pheromone is biodegradable and safe for humans and the environment.

A solvent-free, bio-sourced and biodegradable green technology.

Extended diffusion / Better efficiency / An innovative format diffuser.

Precaution of use

The capsules should not be handled with the hands to avoid "polluting" the pheromone.

We recommend keeping the pheromone in its original packaging, unopened, at room temperature.