McPhail Trap

Type:
Insect trap
Product category:
Monitoring
  • For trapping flies and wasps

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  • For trapping flies and wasps

Use for

Use for

Use the McPhail Trap for monitoring and trapping flies and wasps.

Pests

Fruit flies of the family Tephritidae and European wasp (Vespula germanica).

How it works

How it works

Mode of action

The McPhail Trap needs to be used in combination with a luring substance. With a liquid luring substance wasps or flies are attracted to the trap. Once in the trap, they drown in the liquid. For certain fruit fly species the McPhail Trap can best be used with a Pherodis dispenser. In that case the funnel needs to be filled with soapy water to drown the flies once they are inside the trap.

Product specifications

Product specifications

Presentation

One trap with hanging string.

Directions for use

Directions for use

Preparation

  • When used with a Pherodis dispenser:
    • Place pheromone dispenser in plastic cage
    • Attach plastic cage to the lip in the centre of the bucket base
    • Fill the funnel with some soapy water
  • When used with a liquid luring substance:
    • Fill the funnel with the liquid
  • Insert strap into holes at either side of the funnel. NOTE; once inserted, the strap cannot be removed
  • For ease of fixing, hold strap gently to one side and line up the funnel and bucket. Push together ensuring a secure fit. Slip clear strap between grooves on top of the bucket
  • Hang trap with string from loop on the straps

Application

Traps need to be placed where insects will fly and where access to the trap is not impeded.

Dosage

The number of traps required depends on local factors such as climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation.

Combined use

Use in combination with a liquid luring substance or a species-specific Pherodis pheromone.

Product handling

Product handling

Storage conditions

Store out of sunlight.

"The general conditions of Koppert (Koppert B.V. and/or of its affiliated companies) apply. Only use products that are permitted in your country/state and crop. Always comply with the conditions specified in local product registrations. Koppert cannot be held liable for unauthorized use. Koppert is not liable for any loss of quality if the product is stored for longer than recommended and/or under incorrect conditions."