Technologies

Agricultural Sciences

Title:

Fruit fly trapping technology for mango 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-mango-eastern-india-region

Brief Description

Description :

Plastic traps with soaked wood block containing killing agent have been developed to manage fruit fly in fruit crops. Wood block size – 5 x 5 x 1.2cm, Soaking material – Ethanol + Methyl eugenol (6: 4) for 24 hrs. Killing agent - Malathion/DDVP can be dripped 1-2 drops after installing the trap, Plastic container - 750 ml plastic container with holes (dia - 2.5cm), Rate of traps/ha – 10. Fruit fly incidence is reduced to less than 5%.

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