The Red Palm Weevil (Rhynchophorus ferrugineus) is a destructive pest that poses a serious threat to palm trees worldwide. Native to Southeast Asia, it has spread to other regions due to global trade and transportation. Let’s delve into its life cycle, damage, and management strategies.
Technical Content
Red palm weevil attractant .
Features & Benefits
FEATURES
Pheromone used 99% pure.
100% Effective from other commercial product.
Lure working day in field life 30- 45days, Depend on weather conditions.
Packing signal unit in anti smell realizing pouch.
Dispenser- silicon rubber Septa
Lure can stay for one year without removing from packing.
BENEFITS
Economically Affordable, easy to install and manage.
If used properly can detect low numbers of insects.
Collect only Species Specific
Non toxic.
Can be used all season long.
Pheromone Lures are species specific.
Reduce the use of harmful pesticide and do organic farming and save the life.
Usage
CROPS
Coconut, Date palm, Oil palm, Arecanut palm,Etc.
MODE OF ACTION
Male annihilation technique , which attracts the female insects .Mass trapping System
DOSAGE
Farm Red palm weevil (RPW)with bucket trap at 10/acre for controlling