Monitor the red palm weevil

What is the Picusan^® Trap?

• A pyramid-shaped pheromone trap specially designed for the red palm weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus
• Tool for the timely detection of a new infestation, for monitoring population size and for creating a physical barrier

What are the benefits of the Picusan^® Trap?

• This pitfall trap does not have to be buried in the soil
• The ribbed surface helps the adult beetles climb up the trap and eventually fall into the trap funnel
• With careful monitoring, you can detect infestations in time to intervene at the ideal moment

How does the Picusan^® Trap work?

• Use the trap in combination with the specific pheromone for R. ferrugineus
• The pheromone attracts the red palm weevil
• The beetles climb up the trap and fall through the funnel
• Monitor the beetles in the trap at least once a week for a representative result

In which crops can you use the Picusan^® Trap?

• Palm tree

Packaging

Picusan^® Traps come in boxes with 10 units.