Technologies
Title: | Fruit fly trapping technology for cucurbits for Eastern India Region |
Area: | Agricultural Sciences |
Sub Area: | Fruit fly trapping technology |
Focus Area: | Agriculture |
Developing Agency: | Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR), Bengaluru |
Technology Readiness Index: | Technology developed |
Email: | director.iihr@icar.gov.in |
| Website Link : | https://iihr.res.in/fruit-fly-trapping-technology-cucurbits-eastern-india-region |
Brief Description
Description : | Plastic traps with soaked wood block containing killing agent have been developed to manage fruit fly in cucurbits. Wood block size – 5 x 5 x1.2cm, Soaking material – Ethanol + Cue lure (6: 4) for 24 hrs. Killing agent - Malathion/DDVP can be dripped 1-2 drops after installing the trap, Plastic container - 750 ml with holes (dia - 2.5cm). Rate of traps/ha – 10. Fruit fly incidence is reduced to less than 5%. |