Mealy Lure (Planococcus Citri) is a specialized, synthetic, species-specific monitoring tool designed to detect the presence of male citrus mealybugs in commercial crops and greenhouses.
It is used in conjunction with pheromone traps (such as Delta traps) to provide early warning of infestations, enabling integrated pest management (IPM) strategies.
Features:
Target Pest: Exclusively attracts male citrus mealybugs (Planococcus citri).
Active Ingredient: Contains a synthetic sex pheromone, typically (1R,3R)-cis-2,2-Dimethyl-3-isopropenyl-cyclobutanemethanol acetate.
Dispenser Type: Often provided as a red rubber septum, capsule, or slow-release rubber dispenser.
Function: Lures the flying males into sticky traps, allowing for monitoring of population density and mating activity.
Environmental Compatibility: Safe for beneficial insects and suitable for biological control programs.
Benefits:
Early Detection: Helps detect male activity 4–8 weeks before heavy infestation occurs.
Long-Lasting: Depending on the manufacturer, lures can last from 4 to 8 weeks in the field.
Reduces Mating: By capturing males, it decreases the opportunity for females to mate, thus lowering the next generation's population.
Species-Specific: Does not catch non-target or beneficial species.
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