A comparative study on the efficacy of pheromone lures in trapping red palm weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus Oliv. (Coleoptera : Curculionidae) in coconut gardens
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2007-02-08
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A field trial was conducted to assess the efficiency of different pheromone lures in trapping coconut red palm weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus Oliv. The results revealed that two formulations of AgriSense, UK, viz. RF 078B210L189A and RF 078A210L189C and Chem Tica formulation ferrolure + were equally effective in trapping the weevil. Because of the visibility of the pheromone in the sachet the monitoring for replacement of the empty lure by the user was possible with Chem Tica ferrolure + and this is an added advantage. It is also found that effective weevil trapping is possible only if pheromone is used along with the food bait.
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Indian Coconut J. 1999 v-30 i-7 p-1-2