Product Description:
MANTRA-RHY tablet lure for Rhynocerous Beetle (Oryctes rhinoceros)
Uses: For monitoring and mass trapping of Rhynocerous Beetle (Oryctes rhinoceros).
Dosage: 1 per ac. for monitoring & at least 10 traps per acre for mass trapping along the border of the palm field.
Benefits :
Attracts Rhynocerous Beetle (Oryctes rhinoceros) infesting palm species.
Tablet lure suitable for commercially available bucket traps.
Highly specific to target pest, no harm for non-target farmer friendly insects.
Unique features:
- Embedded in patented control release matrix.
- Ensures sustained release of active ingredient.
- Assured bio-efficacy in all geo-climatic conditions.
- Bio-compatible & biodegradable.
- Effective up to 120 days in field if its hanged and 30 days under water
- Easy to use with minimum labour.
How to use:
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Install pheromone trap @ one trap per ha
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Step 1: Specialized buckets with 3 of 4 holes are made, the bucket is wound with coconut fibre/ jute sack, so that the pests can enter.
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Step 2: The lure (Mantra RHY) is suspended inside the bucket and one lit of water is added along with 100g pineapple/ sugarcane, 2g yeast and 2g Carbaryl in the bucket.
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Step 3: The bait buckets are placed at sites in the farm, where infestation is seen most.
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Step 4: After a week the water is checked for the catch & re filled to prevent mosquitoes from breeding.
