For mass Trapping of Ceratitis Capitata 

Use in mass trapping for the management of the Mediterranean fruit fly Ceratitis capitata
 
 

 

Description

CropIQ’s team scientists, chemists and engineers has developed IQ CERA-F to ensure optimal performance and durability in managing Mediterranean Fruit fly “Ceratitis capitata”.
IQ CERA-F comprises a dispenser which contains a kairomones species specific for female of the Medfly and exclusively an biodegradable specific long lasting glue.

 

Why Growers choose IQ CER-F

  • Decrease level of the damage around 8-50% comparing with any other conventional system
  • Longest-lasting dispenser ever 180 day in field
  • Specific attracting females of Medlfy with a rate of 99.9%.
  • Exclusive biodegradable glue uses as an control agent instead of conventional insecticide.
  • Short attracting coverage, where does attracting Medfly out of treated farm.
  • Hangs securely to withstand mechanical operations.
  • Sustainable, reliable protection from over 200 different fruit plant species
  • Fast and easy to deploy
  • Does not harm beneficial insects
  • Compatible with all traditional systems and all IPM tools

 

Mode of Application: 

It is necessary to use one pheromone dispenser of IQ CERA –F per trap at 1,5- 2 meters from the soil in the trees, in the south side but avoide the direct sun.

The  trapping density should be adequate to the crop infestation and the type of crop.

 

Suitable trap:

The best trap to use with IQ CERA-F is the IQ Flytrap (we recommended apply IQ GLUE-TECH our long lasting biodegradable glue at lide of the trap).

The traps have to be checked one week after setting them in the field, until  some days after the last harvesting.

Storage: 

  • Store the dispenses away from sunlight in a dry and cool place.

  • The product expiry date is 2 years from production date under good store conditions and without opening the original container.