Katyayani Melon Fly Lure (BACTROCERA CUCURBITAE)

• Melon fruit fly – This melon fly remains active throughout the year on one or the other host. During the severe winter months, they hide and huddle together under dried leaves of bushes and trees. During the hot and dry season, the flies take shelter under humid and shady places and feed on honeydew of aphids infesting the fruit trees. It is reported the survival of adults for a year at room temperature if fed on fruit juices. In general, its life cycle lasts from 21 to 179 days. There are 8 to 10 generations in a year. The egg incubation period has been reported to be 1.0 to 5.1 days depends on the cucurbits. The larval period lasts for 3 to 21 days, depending on temperature and the host. The full-grown larvae come out of the fruit by making one or two exit holes for pupation in the soil.

Specification :

• Product Type : Pheromone Lures
• Brand : PC (Made in India)
• Pack : 5 Pcs,10 Pcs, 20 Pcs, 50 Pcs
• Duration of working : 30 days after installation

Application :

• Recommended for Ridge gourd, Ivy gourd, Bitter gourd, Snake Gourd, Musk Melon, water melon, Snap Melon, Pawpaw, Gherkin, Cucumber, Tomato, etc.
• Recommended trap model Catch-A-Fly Fruit fly trap.

How to Use :

• ETL for Bactrocera Cucurbitae is 10 No’s of per trap per day.
• Use 8 No’s Catch-a-fly Traps per acre at 1 week before flowering starts for effective control.
• Trap canopy should be placed one feet above crop canopy to achieve optimum catch.

FAQs for Katyayani Melon Fly Lure (Bactrocera Cucurbitae)
1. What is the Katyayani Melon Fly Lure?
Ans. The Katyayani Melon Fly Lure is a pheromone-based trap designed to attract and trap melon flies (Bactrocera cucurbitae), a pest that commonly infests cucurbit crops like melons, cucumbers, and gourds.
2. How does the melon fly lure work?
Ans. The lure emits a synthetic pheromone that mimics the scent of female melon flies, attracting male flies to the trap. This helps in monitoring and controlling their population by disrupting the mating cycle.
3. What crops are affected by melon flies?
Ans. Melon flies primarily infest cucurbit crops such as melons, cucumbers, gourds, pumpkins, and zucchinis.
4. How should the lure be used?
Ans. The lure should be placed inside a trap, such as a bottle trap or bucket trap, and installed in the field where melon fly activity is observed.
5. How long does the lure last?
Ans. Each lure is effective for about 3-4 weeks. After this period, it should be replaced to ensure continued trapping.
6. How many traps are needed per acre?
Ans. It is recommended to use 1-2 traps per acre for monitoring purposes. More traps may be needed in areas with heavy infestation.