Bean Seed Fly Lure | Delia platura Pheromone Monitoring Lure
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The Bean Seed Fly Lure is a pheromone lure designed for the monitoring of adult Delia platura, commonly known as bean seed fly. Monitoring adult activity can help identify the presence of this pest and support informed decisions as part of an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programme.
Bean seed fly is a widespread pest that can affect beans, crucifers, cereals and tuber crops. Adult flies lay eggs close to host plants, with the resulting larvae entering the soil and feeding on seeds, emerging roots and cotyledons. Young seedlings are particularly vulnerable, with feeding damage potentially resulting in weakened plants, greater susceptibility to other pests and plant pathogens, and reduced crop yields.
Each pack contains 1 pheromone lure for monitoring adult Delia platura.
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| Active Ingredients | 1 pheromone lure for adult monitoring of Delia platura |
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| Tech Comments | The adult bean seed fly (Delia platura) is a small, dark-coloured fly measuring about 4-5 mm in length. It typically has a shiny black or dark brown body with clear wings. The larvae, on the other hand, are small white maggots that can be found near the base of affected bean plants. You can recognize if your crop is affected by the bean seed fly through several indicators. Firstly, check the seedling appearance. Infested plants may exhibit wilting, yellowing, or stunted growth compared to healthy young seedlings. Secondly, inspect the seeds for damage. Look for darkened or damaged seeds, as bean seed fly larvae feed on seeds germinating in the ground, causing them to appear shrivelled or discoloured. Thirdly, search for the presence of larvae. Small, white maggots near the base of affected bean plants are a clear sign of bean seed fly infestation. Finally, observe adult fly activity around your bean crop, especially during periods of egg-laying activity. The damage symptoms of bean seed fly infestation include: Wilting or yellowing: Infested bean plants may exhibit wilting or yellowing of leaves, particularly in young seedlings. Poor growth: Bean seedlings may fail to emerge or show stunted growth compared to healthy plants. Damage to seeds: Darkened or damaged seeds, as bean seed fly larvae feed on seeds and can cause significant damage. Presence of larvae: Small, white maggots near the base of affected bean plants. These larvae are a clear indicator of bean seed fly infestation. By recognizing these symptoms early, you can take prompt action to address the infestation and minimize damage to your crop. |
| Control | For biological control of Bean Seed Fly, look to our large packs of Capirel covering upto 1 hectare of area or Entonem for smaller areas, both contain the beneficial nematode species Steinernema feltiae. |
| Stocking Units | Each |
| Stocking Status | NonStocked |