Green Revolution Funnel Trap & Brinjal Lure - Leucinodes Orbonalis

The Funnel Pheromone Trap with Brinjal Lucin-O-Lure is an eco-friendly mass-trapping kit designed to control Brinjal Fruit and Shoot Borer (Leucinodes orbonalis), the most damaging pest on brinjal crops across India. The combo pack pairs a heavy-duty funnel trap with a 99% pure Lucin-O-Lure dispenser that releases the species-specific synthetic pheromone of female Leucinodes orbonalis moths. Once installed, the lure draws male moths into the Funnel Pheromone Trap, blocking them from mating with females and breaking the pest's life cycle naturally. This trap is chemical-free, safe for IPM and organic farming, and helps farmers save 2 to 3 chemical sprays per season while also protecting natural enemy populations in the field.

Key Features and Benefits:

• Species-Specific Lure: The funnel trap uses 99% pure Lucin-O-Lure that only attracts male Leucinodes orbonalis moths, leaving beneficial insects untouched.

• Mass-Trapping Action: The trap pulls in male moths from a wide radius, breaking the pest mating cycle and lowering the next generation of eggs.

• Long-Lasting Lure: The Lucin-O-Lure remains active for 45 days in the field, with a 1-year shelf life inside the sealed packet.

• Chemical-Free Control: The trap is fully non-toxic and fits perfectly into IPM, organic farming, and residue-free vegetable cultivation programs.

• Reduces Chemical Sprays: Effective use of the funnel trap saves 2 to 3 insecticide sprays per brinjal crop cycle.

• Easy to Install: The trap can be set up in under 5 minutes on a bamboo or wooden stake — no special tools needed.

• Long Field Service Life: The leucinodes orbonalis trap body lasts for several seasons; only the lure dispenser needs replacement every 45 days.

Funnel Trap Specifications:

How to Use:

• Wear clean cotton or rubber gloves before opening the Lucin-O-Lure packet — the human scent from bare hands reduces lure power sharply.

• Open the Lucin-O-Lure packet and place the rubber-septum dispenser inside the basket holder at the top of the Funnel Pheromone Trap.

• Tie the trap securely to a bamboo or wooden stake using the supplied wire, placing it at crop canopy height — about 40 to 60 cm above ground level.

• Install 10 to 15 traps per acre, spaced 25 to 30 metres apart in a grid pattern across the brinjal field.

• For best results, install traps at the time of transplanting brinjal seedlings, or as soon as the first flush of shoots appears.

• Inspect the trap weekly, empty the dead male moths into a sealed bag, and clean the collection container when full.

• Replace the lure every 45 days with a fresh Lucin-O-Lure for steady pest control through the full crop season.

Safety Instructions:

• Always wear clean cotton or rubber gloves while handling the Lucin-O-Lure dispenser, since skin oils from bare hands reduce the lure's effectiveness.

• Keep the funnel trap and lure packets out of reach of children, pets, and farm animals at all times.

• Do not store the lure alongside chemical pesticides, fungicides, or strong-smelling agro-inputs, as cross-contamination weakens the lure.

• Wash your hands well with soap and water after handling the lure or trapped insects.

• Dispose of used dispensers, dead moths, and damaged traps through proper waste channels — do not burn or bury in farmland.

• Place the trap away from drinking water sources, livestock feeding areas, and beneficial insect release zones.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Q1. How does the funnel trap with Lucin-O-Lure work?

The Lucin-O-Lure releases a synthetic copy of the female Leucinodes orbonalis sex pheromone. Male moths follow the scent, thinking it is a female, enter the funnel trap through the wide opening, and cannot escape — breaking the pest mating cycle and lowering the next generation of larvae.

Q2. How many traps are needed per acre?

For effective mass trapping of Brinjal Fruit and Shoot Borer, install 10 to 15 funnel trap units per acre. Space them 25 to 30 metres apart in a grid pattern across the brinjal field for full coverage during the crop cycle.

Q3. How often should the Lure be replaced?

The Lure field life is 45 days, after which it loses its pheromone strength. Replace the Lure with a fresh dispenser every 45 days, even if the trap still looks full of trapped moths, to maintain catching power.

Q4. At what height should the trap be hung?

Hang the funnel trap at crop canopy height — about 40 to 60 cm above the ground at the start of the season. As the brinjal crop grows, raise the height by re-tying the support string higher to keep the lure within the natural flight range of the moths.

Q5. Is the trap safe for organic farming?

Yes, the funnel trap, along with the lure, is fully safe for organic and IPM farming. The pheromone is species-specific and non-toxic, with no chemical residue on the crop — ideal for residue-free brinjal cultivation.

Q6. Can the trap be reused for other pests?

The funnel trap body can be reused across multiple seasons. However, the Lucin-O-Lure is specific to Brinjal Fruit and Shoot Borer (Leucinodes orbonalis). For other pests, use a different species-specific lure with the same trap body.