The fruit and shoot borer is a significant pest affecting brinjal (eggplant), with issues persisting even with frequent pesticide applications in some Northern Indian and Bangladeshi regions. Female moths lay their eggs individually on the young shoots of brinjal plants. The larvae that hatch bore into these tender shoots, protected from natural predators. As the plant matures and starts producing fruit, the moths lay eggs on the fruit, where the larvae burrow in. Multiple larvae can infest a single fruit, and they block their entry holes with excrement or frass to avoid predation.
Specifications:
Product Type: Pheromone Lures
Brand: PC (Made in India)
Pack Sizes: 5 pcs, 10 pcs, 20 pcs, 50 pcs
Duration: Effective for 30 days after installation
Application:
Recommended Trap Models: Phero-Sensor - SP or Phero-Sensor - BP
Crops: Brinjal and Potato
Usage Instructions:
Effective Trap Density: 6-8 moths per trap per day for Leucinodes orbonalis
Trap Placement: Use 10 pheromone traps per acre starting from 3-4 days after crop emergence. For crops at the flowering stage, install 15 traps per acre.
Trap Positioning: Place traps one foot above the crop canopy to ensure optimal capture.
