Citrus Leafminers can cause major damage to citrus trees, but they can be controlled by carefully monitoring their activities and applying insecticides when the time is right When male moths are most active (i.e., flying) is the best time to use pesticides against them, and the Monterey Citrus Leafminer Trap & Lure is designed as a tool to determine when the adult moths are flying and depositing eggs. Not only does this trap help with monitoring, but it also prevents any trapped adults from reproducing. Just in case there are some adults that are able to mate, and their larvae appears on the tree, you will need to use insecticides designed for caterpillar control. For more information on all this, go to our Leafminer Control or Caterpillars & Moths Control pages.
The Monterey Citrus Leafminer Trap and Lure consists of a sticky trap and a pheromone lure that draws in the mate-seeking male moths. These traps can be used at any time during the growing season, but they are most useful in early spring 1-5 weeks before bud break and during summer and fall months when citrus is flushing. No matter when you deploy the traps, be sure to check them for moths every 2-3 days.
Each unit contains 2 traps and 2 lures.
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This Product Controls These Pests or Diseases: Citrus Leafminers (Phyllocnistis citrella)
Use at least 1 pheromone trap per 5 acres. Place traps in trees 1-5 weeks before bud break in early spring. Check for moths every 2-3 days and apply appropriate treatments to control moths
- Attach hangar to sticky trap.
- Grasp trap by top and bottom flaps. Make sure to avoid touching the glue. In case of contact with the glue, remove with vegetable oil.
- Open lure packet. Place lure on the inside upper surface of the trap. Do not touch the attractant lure.
- Hang the trap 1-3 feet inside the tree canopy at about chest height.
- Recycle or dispose of traps when they're full of insects or at least every 6 weeks.
Please Note: The above instructions are on the packaging, complete with illustrations.
How To Use:
To start using, simply attach hanger, hold trap by top and bottom flaps, and pull apart to form trap. Make sure to avoid touching the glue. Next, open lure packet and place 1 lure on the inside upper surface of the trap. Lastly, hang the trap at chest height approximately 1-2 ft. inside tree canopy.
Cannot Be Shipped To: KY,LA,NM,OK
What's In The Package: 2 Traps & 2 Lures
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LeafMiner
Aug 13, 2019 | By Carrie Cahill-Asher
