Cotton is the major cash crop of India. It is also called white gold. In India, the yield of cotton is very low due to many pests and diseases. Cotton also suffers a lot from various types of moths. The infestation of worms is more when the cotton plants are 50 to 65 days old. Pheromone traps are the only way to prevent them, while other treatments exist for other diseases and pests.
By using pheromone traps, the production of cotton per hectare can be increased by controlling the caterpillars.
What is a Pheromone Trap –
In pheromone traps, artificial rubber septa are used to attract male adult insects of different species. It contains chemicals to attract males of the same species. The attracted male kites die after getting trapped in a plastic bag attached to the trap. The use of pheromone traps is the only method of non-chemical elimination of caterpillars.
Precautions related to pheromone trap –
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The lure (septa) used in the trap must be changed after 15 days.
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Be sure to wash your hands thoroughly with soap before and after changing the lure.
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Inspect all the installed traps every morning and destroy the trapped insect only after inspecting them. And spray the recommended insecticide.
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