BioProtex® trap (1L)

BioProtex^® trap - Efficient Solution for Monitoring Fruit Flies in Fruit Trees and Vegetables

BioProtex^® trap is a food attractant in concentrated solution (SL), formulated with hydrolyzed beet molasses (with 50% crude protein) and urea (17%). It is intended for use in Tephri traps (fly cup), for the monitoring of fruit flies (Tephritidae) that cause significant losses in fruit and vegetable crops, being ideal for producers who value quality, sustainability and profitability.

Target crops

• Fruit trees: Juglandaceae, Oleaceae, Rosaceae and others;
• Vegetables: Cucurbitaceae and Solanaceae.

Target Pests (with action on males and females)

• Ceratitis capitata (Mediterranean fruit fly);
• Bactrocera oleae (Olive fruit fly);
• Rhagoletis cerasi (Cherry fruit fly);
• Rhagoletis completa (Walnut husk fly);
• Bactrocera dorsalis (Oriental fruit fly);
• Bactrocera cucurbitae (Melon fly);
• Other species susceptible to the attractant.

Method of use:

• Apply in Tephri traps, alone or in combination with specific pheromone dispensers (sold separately);
• Dilute with water according to the objective of the application (installation or replenishment).

Recommended installation:

• Location: Canopy area exposed to the morning sun;
• Height: Between 1 and 3 m, avoiding obstructions by leaves or branches;
• Density: 1 to 2 traps/ha from March onwards for early detection; 50 to 80 traps/ha after detection, for intensive monitoring; Alternatively, 50 traps/ha when the fruits are susceptible to attack;
• Distribution in a triangular mesh, with reinforcement in the peripheral zones.

Monitoring:

• Regular accompaniment (weekly or fortnightly) is essential to determine the flight curve and define effective and economically viable interventions.

Advantages

• Significant reduction of damage and losses in production;
• Precise and economical monitoring, based on weekly or fortnightly flight curves;
• Biodegradable, non-toxic solution, safe for the environment and for the operators;
• Compatible with Organic and Integrated Agriculture strategies.

Attention: It is recommended to consult literature on the biology / ecology of the target pest for the zone, region or country and the recommendations present in the circulars of the Agricultural Warning Station. The use of pest monitoring methodologies in agricultural crops presupposes its accompaniment by a consistent sampling plan of the damage (damage and losses) in production, so as to determine the risk, as regards the economic level of attack.

Dose: 100 to 150mL diluted attractant solution/trap (maintain the level of the solution according to evaporation - 3 to 4 weeks - consult the documentation).

The product is available in a 1L package.

Should you wish to acquire other solutions for this or for other species of dipterans (Tephritidae or Drosophilidae), access the section dedicated to products for fruit flies, or contact us through the contact form.