Pherodis

Use for

Use Pherodis species-specific pheromones or lures to attract male moths, beetles, mealybugs and flies to traps.

Pests

Different species of moths, beetles, flies and mealybugs. Check with your Koppert consultant or advisor for species Pherodis are available.

Crops

Protected and outdoor crops.

How it works

Mode of action

Pherodis dispensers release a species-specific sex pheromone or lure, and need to be used in combination with an insect trap, the type of trap depends on the species to be monitored. The species-specific sex pheromone lures males of the target pest into the trap. Trapping males also aids in reducing the number of eggs laid by females as they fail to mate. For some pests, Pherodis dispensers contain lures which attract both sexes of the target species.

Product specifications

Presentation

Aluminium sachet with pheromone/lure dispenser.

Directions for use

Preparation

Collect the sachets containing the pheromone dispensers from the cold store and open the sachets
Do not touch the dispenser, since manual contact can spread pheromones to other areas

Application

Place the dispenser in the trap and place the trap in the right position as indicated for the particular trap
Wash your hands between assembling pheromone traps for different pest species
During the first few days following the installation of a new capsule higher numbers may be caught due to a temporarily higher release of the pheromone from the new capsule
Pheromone dispensers remain effective for a maximum of 6 weeks

Dosage

In general two or four dispensers per hectare.

Combined use

Use in combination with a suitable trap.

Product handling

Storage time

2 years after the production date when stored in a freezer (-18°C), and 1 year when stored in a refrigerator (4-6°C).

Storage temperature

Preferably in a freezer (-18°C), and in any case at temperatures below 4°C.

Storage conditions

Store in closed sachets.

"The general conditions of Koppert (Koppert B.V. and/or of its affiliated companies) apply. Only use products that are permitted in your country/state and crop. Always comply with the conditions specified in local product registrations. Koppert cannot be held liable for unauthorized use. Koppert is not liable for any loss of quality if the product is stored for longer than recommended and/or under incorrect conditions."