• Product type: Pheromone lure for fruit flies (Bactrocera cucurbitae)
• Target: Melon fruit fly affecting cucurbits such as ridge gourd, bitter gourd, watermelon, ivy gourd, musk melon, cucumber, snake gourd, snap melon, pawpaw, and gherkin
• Duration of effectiveness: Up to 60 to 75 days under field conditions
• Shelf life: Approximately 1 year in sealed packaging
• Material: Synthetic male pheromone attractant embedded in controlled-release substrate
• Recommended trap: Compatible with Catch-a-Fly and other fruit fly traps like delta, funnel, steiner, and glass traps
• Usage: Install 15–25 traps per acre for mass trapping
• Application: Agriculture; suitable for integrated pest management (IPM) and organic farming
• Country of origin: Made in India

Features

• Specifically formulated for attracting melon fruit fly (Bactrocera cucurbitae) in cucurbit crops like melon, cucumber, pumpkin, bitter gourd, ridge gourd, snake gourd, and bottle gourd.
• Uses synthetic male pheromone attractant embedded in controlled-release substrate for long-lasting effect (up to 60-75 days in field conditions).
• Eco-safe, non-toxic, and species-specific, making it suitable for integrated pest management (IPM) and organic farming.
• Compatible with multiple trap types such as funnel, delta, Steiner, and glass traps.
• Helps effectively monitor and mass trap fruit flies, reducing pesticide use and crop damage.
• Shelf life of approximately 1 year in sealed packaging.
• Sold in blister packs.
• Backed by agronomic trials and trusted by agricultural departments for efficacy.
• Facilitates sustainable fruit fly management and improves crop yield and quality.

Applications

• Specifically used in cucurbit crops such as melon, musk melon, cucumber, pumpkin, snake gourd, ridge gourd, bitter gourd, bottle gourd, and related vegetables.
• Effective in commercial farming and small-scale cultivation of cucurbit vegetables.
• Suitable for open field cultivation, protected cultivation, and backyard farming.
• Integral part of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs for sustainable fruit fly control.
• Compatible with different trap types used in cucurbit pest monitoring and mass trapping.
• Widely used in regions with heavy infestation of melon fruit fly (Bactrocera cucurbitae).
• Supports organic farming due to its non-toxic and eco-friendly pheromone-based formulation.
• Used in pre-flowering to fruiting stages of crop growth for effective pest management.

Usage

• Place the water trap in areas where flying insect pests like fruit flies, beetles, and mosquitoes are common, such as near crops, orchards, vegetable patches, or fruit trees.
• Prepare the trap by adding a mixture of water and an attractant lure such as sugar, molasses, vinegar, or a specific pheromone bait designed for target pests.
• Cover the trap with a mesh or lid that allows insects to enter but prevents them from escaping once trapped.
• Check and replenish the water and lure mixture every 2-3 days to maintain effectiveness.
• Dispose of the trapped insects properly by burial or trashing.
• Position traps in shaded or semi-shaded locations to extend trap life and prevent evaporation.
• Use traps as part of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) or organic farming for eco-friendly pest control.
• Monitor pest populations with traps to inform and time further pest management actions.