This document discusses using pheromone traps to monitor insect populations. It describes different types of traps, including passive traps that do not use lures and active traps that use lures like pheromones. Pheromone traps are attractive traps for flying insects that use synthetic versions of species-specific pheromones. Some advantages of pheromone traps are that they are affordable, can detect low populations, are easy to install and manage, and are nontoxic. Common types of pheromone traps discussed are wing traps, delta traps, and mass trapping kits. Factors to consider when choosing a trap include the monitoring goal, targeted insect species, size of the insect, and ability to

1. Monitoring insects with PHEROMONE TRAPS Dr. Ayanava Majumdar Extension Entomologist Alabama Cooperative Extension System Gulf Coast Research & Extension Center 8300 State Hwy 104, Fairhope, Alabama 36532 Cell phone: 251-331-8416 PART 3B

6. Insect Pheromone Traps Special attractive traps for flying insects

10. Parts of a Pheromone Trap Wing Pheromone Trap Top section (fixed) Bottom section (replaceable sticky card with grid) Metal support Lure with lure holder

11. Types of Pheromone Traps Wing Traps Lure supply: Trece, Scentry, APTIV; trap supply: Great Lakes IPM, Arbico Organics, Gemplers, APTIV Simple wing trap with grid on sticky bottom Wing trap with baffles (large trap surface) These are very popular in IPM due to their easy assemblage, large trap bottom, & low cost of kits! Suitable for larger moths: armyworm, cutworm, fruitworms Problem: change of bottom is cumbersome, weather & animals could ruin trap

12. Types of Pheromone Traps Lure supply: Trece, Scentry; trap supply: Great Lakes IPM, Gemplers Delta Traps Delta traps with sticky insert having a printed grid. Sides fold to hold the sticky insert in place. >> These are very popular in IPM due to their easy assemblage, maintenance, less weather damage, & low cost of kits! Suitable for small moths – diamondback moth, loopers Problem: small trapping surface

13. Types of Pheromone Traps Stink Bug Traps LURE LURE Lure supply: Trece, APTIV; trap supply: APTIV Problem: expensive, cumbersome, wind can topple trap or container, too attractive for strangers

14. Types of Pheromone Traps Mass trapping kits Lure supply: Trece, APTIV; trap supply: Great Lakes IPM, APTIV Advantages: Relatively inexpensive Convenient cleaning Lure lasts longer Disadvantages: Needs a killing agent (“No Pest Strip”)

17. Monitoring insects with PHEROMONE TRAPS QUESTIONS? PART 3B