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How to use

Use the Light Brown Apple Moth Lure with a suitable Delta Trap.

Place the pheromone lure inside the trap according to the trap instructions and position it within the monitoring area.

Inspect the trap regularly for adult light brown apple moth catches and record activity to help monitor pest populations.

Replace the lure according to the product-specific guidance to maintain effective monitoring

Specifications

Active Ingredients 1 pheromone lure for Epiphyas postvittana Trap not included
Tech Comments When Light Brown Apple Moth Epiphyas postvittana adults are first observed in pheromone traps, it signals the start of egg laying and larval emergence within about 7–10 days. Foliar-applied entomopathogenic nematodes such as Steinernema carpocapsae should be applied 7–10 days after the first trap catches, targeting the newly hatched larvae before they roll leaves or enter fruit. Treatments are most effective in the early morning or evening under humid, mild conditions to prevent nematode desiccation. Repeat applications may be needed if adult flight continues or multiple generations occur. Capsanem can be used for smaller areas and Casea for larger areas, both products containing nematode species Steinernema carpocapsae to be applied as a foliar spray.
Control The Light Brown Apple Moth is a small, highly adaptable leaf-roller moth found across much of the UK. It has two overlapping generations each year, with adults flying mainly from April to October. Females lay eggs on leaves and fruit, and the greenish larvae feed within rolled or webbed foliage, sometimes damaging buds and fruit. The second-generation larvae overwinter in sheltered sites before pupating in spring. This species has a wide host range, affecting apples, pears, berries, ornamentals, and many other plants.
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Stocking Status NonStocked