Katyayani Diamond Back Moth Lure (Plutella Xylostella)

• The DiamondBack moth, also known as the cabbage moth, is a highly destructive pest that targets cruciferous crops. This small, greyish-brown moth is notorious for its rapid life cycle, high fecundity, and ability to migrate long distances, making it a major threat to crops like broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, mustard, and radish. The moth is particularly problematic in South-East Asia but is found worldwide.

Features & Benefits

FEATURES

• Easy to apply as a foliar spray or soil drench.
• Gradually releases zinc for plant absorption.

BENEFITS

• Effective Monitoring: Helps in the early detection of Diamond Back moth infestations.
• Targeted Control: Using pheromone lures allows for environmentally friendly pest management by attracting and trapping the male moths, disrupting their mating cycle.
• Cost-Effective: Reduces the need for chemical insecticides, lowering overall pest control costs while protecting crop health.

Usage

CROPS

• Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Mustard, and Radish.

MODE OF ACTION

• The lure attracts the insects towards it and kills it. There by the pest population reduced.

DOSAGE

• Trap Placement:
• Use 8-10 pheromone traps per acre for effective monitoring and control.
• Begin using traps from the one-month crop stage.
• Trap Model:
• Recommended trap models are designed to enhance capture rates.
• Trap Setup:
• Position the trap canopy one foot above the crop canopy to achieve optimum catch rates.
• Monitoring:
• The expected trapping level (ETL) for Plutella xylostella is 6-8 moths per trap per day.