Melon Fruit Fly Overview:

Melon Fruit Fly (Bactrocera cucurbitae) is one of the most destructive pests affecting cucurbit and vegetable crops. It can cause yield losses of 35–40%, making it a serious concern for farmers. Conventional pesticide use is often in effective in controlling this pest.

FARM LOCK Trap and Melon Fly Lure have been specially designed as an effective, economical, and eco-friendly solution for monitoring and mass-trapping melon fruit flies. These Product play a crucial role in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices.

Target Pest:

• Melon Fruit Fly (Bactrocera cucurbitae), 

Host Crops:

• Cucumber

• Bottle gourd

• Bitter gourd

• Sweet gourd

• Snake gourd

• Ridge gourd

• Pointed gourd

• Sponge gourd

• Pumpkin

• Muskmelon

• Watermelon

• Other cucurbits and fruit vegetables

Application Dosage:

• Monitoring: 10 -12 traps per acre

• Mass Trapping: 20–25 traps per acre

Key Benefits:

• Cost-effective and easy to install

• Environmentally safe and non-toxic

• Species-specific: Attracts only melon fruit flies

• Reduces reliance on harmful pesticides, promoting organic farming

• Suitable for all seasons

Product Features:

• High Purity: Pheromone is 99% pure

• Superior Performance: 99.9% effective compared to other commercial products

• Long Field Life: Lure remains effective for up to 60 days, even in adverse weather

• Long Shelf Life: Unopened lure stays active for up to 2 years

• Dispenser Type: Wooden block

• Packaging: Odor-sealed pouch to prevent premature scent release

• Design: Trap has a design patent under IPM guidelines

Usage Precautions:

• Use gloves or clean hands when handling the lure

• Avoid direct skin contact with the lure

• Place traps 1 to 1.6 feet above the crop canopy

• Do not expose lure to foreign chemicals or pesticides