SK AGROTECH
Lure With Trap
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Pest Name | Melon Fly |
| Scientific Name | Bactrocera cucurbitae |
| Brand | SK Agrotech |
| Product Type | Eco Pheromone Trap with Species-specific Lure |
| Host Crops (Examples) | Cucumber, Melon, Bitter Gourd, Bottle Gourd, Pumpkin, Ridge Gourd, Tomato, Papaya |
| Pest Damage Stage | Maggot stage (larvae feed inside the fruit pulp, causing rotting, deformation, and premature fruit drop) |
| Lure Type | Vial or Septa dispenser (often integrated into the trap assembly) |
The Lure with Eco Trap for Bactrocera cucurbitae is a pheromone-based eco-friendly trap designed to manage Melon Fly, a major pest of cucurbit crops like bitter gourd, bottle gourd, pumpkin, cucumber, watermelon, and muskmelon. Female flies lay eggs in the fruit, and the larvae feed inside, causing fruit rot, deformation, and premature drop.
Attracts and traps adult male Bactrocera cucurbitae
Reduces mating and overall pest population
Protects cucurbit fruits from damage and rot
Minimizes premature fruit drop
Eco-friendly and safe for humans and beneficial insects
Supports early pest monitoring and IPM programs