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An innovative Tuta absoluta trap.
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Ferolite is an innovative Tuta absoluta trap where light and pheromones
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are combined to maximise trap catches. To maximise mass trapping with a view to capturing female Tuta absoluta moths as well as the
Ferolite has proved up to 200-300% more effective than the standard pheromone trap. The synergistic effect of light and pheromone increases the trap catches substantially. In experimental studies Ferolite showed a significant improvement on capturing Tuta absoluta than that of application pheromone and light individually.
male, Russell IPM incorporated a specific wavelength of light and
Russell IPM has been in the forefront of insect monitoring for the past twenty years. We formulate 150
sex pheromone in a single trap as Ferolite. The operating principle of
pheromone lures for insects around the world. We design and manufacture our own plastic insect traps in
Ferolite is based on the synergy of sex pheromone and a particular light
house. We have a wide range of pressure sensitive adhesive coating equipment to produce different sizes and
frequency to which Tuta absoluta is most attracted to. Ferolite is a self
formats of boards and rolls. Russell IPM has the technology to incorporate pheromones and attractants into
contained, ready to use unit powered by solar energy. The solar based unit will extend the reach of the technology to remote farms that normally have no access to a mains power supply.
the adhesive layer. Russell IPM is a customer focused company with products developed around market needs. Russell IPM sources its raw materials globally and updates its production technology regularly to ensure that its customers have the best value for money and command the best market position.
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Tuta absoluta mating patterns have been studied extensive in green houses. The maximum numbers of moths were captured in the Ferolite, pheromone and light trap
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during the time frame of 3-4 hours before sunrise. Therefore the Ferolite trap light is controlled through a regulator to switch on the light in the last quarter of the night to maximize the trap efficacy.
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