Mohini - Brinjal Shoot & Fruit Borer (Leucinodes Orbonalis)

Mohini Pheromone Lure for trapping of male adult moths of Leucinodes orbonalis (commonly known as Brinjal shoot & fruit borer).

Mohini - Brinjal shoot & fruit borer Lures are recommended to be placed in a water trap and used.

Highly recommended component of Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Used along with Mitrasena Suraksha they offer excellent protection from pest & diseases.

Purpose: 

• Mohini Pheromone Lure for trapping of male adult moths of Leucinodes orbonalis (commonly known as Brinjal shoot & fruit borer).

Target Crops:

• Brinjal

Impact: 

• Damage to the plant is caused mainly by the larvae, which bores through the tender shoots, flower buds and fruits.

• It plugs the entry hole by its excreta. The infested terminal shoots and fruits ultimately drop out.

• The pest can cause 70 to 100% damage to the brinjal crops.

• Monitoring/Mass trapping of male moths by pheromones can be a best tool in decision making for an effective management of this pest.

Instruction to Use: 

It is recommended to be used with water trap.

Half-fill the trap with soapy water. Place the lure into the lure holder and secure it with the lure case. Affix the trap to a bamboo or wooden stake and ensure the trap height at 1-2 ft. above the crop canopy level.

• Regular servicing of trap is essential.

• Ensuring the trap to be half filled with soapy water throughout the season and remove all captured moths during each visit.

Time of Use: 

• For monitoring 5-6 Lure per Acre.

• For mass trapping around 12 Lures per Acre are recommended.

• It is advisable to place the trap and lures coinciding with the time of initial attack of pest.

• Lure gets activated in 2 days and is effective for 45-60 days.

• For effective results, replace the Lure after 45 days.

• Consult the local agriculture/horticulture department for best placement of traps and dose.