Coconut production is one of the major agricultural crop productions. The red palm weevil (Rhynchophorus ferrugineus) is a destructive pest that poses a significant threat to coconut farming. Native to Southeast Asia, the weevil has spread to many other regions, causing extensive damage to palm trees, including coconut palms. They attack trees like Date Palm, Coconut and Oil palm, Etc. Infestations can lead to a decline in coconut yield and quality, resulting in economic losses for coconut farmers. In severe cases, entire coconut plantations may be affected, leading to significant economic consequences for the coconut industry.
Our Palm weevil Trap is designed for the best catches of the palm weevil, The pheromone dispensing cup portion is in the center of the Trap, so that sunlight / rain / wind does not affect the efficacy of the pheromone and its longevity. The outside surface is embossed with a rough texture so that the beetle can easily crawl into the Trap. The palm weevil attraction is based on the purity of the active semiochemicals we use, 4-methyl-5-nonanol4-methyl -5 nonanone formulated in wax-impregnated pheromone dispensing lure of 200 mg provides the best catches. The trap consists of a black lid through which the beetles fall into the white translucent bottom. The pheromone dispensing cup portion is in the center of the trap, so that sunlight / wind or Rain does not affect the efficacy of the pheromone and its longevity. The pheromone can be replaced easily after every use and traps are reusable for a long period of time. Our pheromones are induced in wax for longer field longevity & trap is designed with a textured grip. The blades strike off weevil that charge toward trap easily, but the inside surface is mirror-polished so the weevil never crawls back outside.
Pheromone Lure For Rhynchophorus Ferrugineus (Red Palm Weevil).
| Loading | 700mg / 200 g |
| Field Viability | 180 days |
| Trap Used | Coconut Weevil Pheromone Trap |
| Number Of Trap Per Acre | 1 per 2 acre/ 1 Per Acre |
| Distance Between Traps | Uniform Distribution |
| Shelf Life | 1 year from the date of manufacture |
| Target Crop | Coconut, Dates & Oil Palms |
Once the weevil enters the trap has very remote chances to escape. The Finest feature in our trap is the visibility of the dead, our specially designed palm weevil trap and the pheromone dispensing lure combination has improved the efficacy manifold to trap more beetles successfully. The trap and pheromone have maintained its quality and well well-packaged with a user manual for the farmers. The pheromone we produce guarantees longevity in the field and is replaceable for the single trap. The single sachet of pheromone can cover 1 acre of field. The traps are UV protected so that is protected from weather fluctuations. The dead weevils can be seen through the translucent bottom of the trap. The trap and pheromone have been maintained its quality and well-packaged with user manual for the farmers.
ALWAYS PLACE PHEROMONE TRAP TO THE CORNER OF THE FIELD, AS THESE PHEROMONE TRAP ACTS AS A BARRICADE. ONCE THE TRAP IS INSTALLED, IT STARTS TO LURE THE INSECTS AND SO IT IS IMPORTANT TO HUNG OUTSIDE THE FILED.
To lay eggs, females use their long beak, or rostrum, to chew a hole into palm tissue. Eggs are then laid into this hole. Eggs may be laid in wounds, cracks, and crevices in the trunk, from the collar region near the roots, up to the base of frond petioles and axils near the crown of the palm. Females can lay 58-531 eggs which hatch in about 1-6 days. Larvae that hatch from eggs, feed on the surrounding palm tissue and bore their way into the centre of the palm. The tunnels larvae form as they feed fill with frass (excrement and chewed fibres that have a highly distinctive odor) and plant sap. Larvae may pass through 3-7 instars or stages that may last for about two months before the pupal stage is reached. Larvae pupate inside cocoons in the palm trunk, or in concealed places at the base of palm fronds. The pupal stage may last from 11 to 45 days. The entire life cycle, egg to adult, can take 45 to 139 days. Adult Red Palm Weevil emerge from cocoons, and females can lay eggs for around 8 to 10 weeks. Adult weevils live for about 2 to 3 months feeding on palms, and going through several cycles of mating and egg laying before dying.
