Bactrocera cucurbitae, or the melon fly, is a highly destructive pest that infests a variety of fruits and vegetables. Native to South and Southeast Asia, this species has spread to other regions, causing significant damage to crops.
Life Cycle:
- Egg Stage: Females lay eggs in the fruit’s surface.
- Larval Stage: The larvae (maggots) feed inside the fruit, causing decay and spoilage.
- Pupal Stage: After feeding, larvae drop to the ground to pupate in the soil.
- Adult Stage: Adults emerge and begin the cycle anew.
Host Plants:
- Melons (Watermelon, Cantaloupe)
- Cucumbers
- Pumpkins
- Squash
- Gourds
Damage Caused:
- Fruit Infestation: Larvae feeding inside the fruit cause internal decay.
- Crop Loss: High infestation rates can lead to significant crop losses, reducing both yield and quality.
Management Strategies:
- Cultural Control: Removal and destruction of infested fruits to reduce the pest population.
- Chemical Control: Use of insecticides, though careful application is needed to avoid environmental harm.
- Biological Control: Introduction of natural predators or parasitoids to control melon fly populations.
- Traps and Lures: Use of pheromone traps to monitor and reduce adult populations.
Watermelon Fruit Fly Trap Solution: Averi Watermelon Fruit Fly Trap and Lure is specifically designed to target and trap Bactrocera cucurbitae. With its natural watermelon-scented lure, it effectively attracts and traps melon flies, helping to protect your crops from this invasive pest.
Key Benefits of the Trap:
- Targets Bactrocera cucurbitae specifically.
- Eco-friendly and safe for use in gardens and farms.
- Reduces reliance on chemical pesticides.
Usage Instruction
- Cut open this pack and slide the lure piece outside. Do not touch the lure by bare hands.
- Fix this lure properly in trap by sliding it in the hole provided in the fruit fly trap.
- Replace the lure at the recommended duration.
- Wash hand thoroughly before and after handling trap and lure.
- Discard used lure by burning or burying underground.
Trap to be used : Fruit Fly Trap
Number of traps per Acre: 8-10
Life of Lure : 45 Days
Box contains:
1) Cologen Fruit fly Lure and Traps – 10 Nos.
2) Yellow sticky and Blue Sticky mix traps – 3 bundles (25 cards per bundle)
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