SK AGROTECH
Lure
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Pest Name | Melon Fly |
| Scientific Name | Bactrocera cucurbitae |
| Brand | SK Agrotech |
| Product Type | Species-specific Pheromone 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 a trap assembly) |
Melon Fly (Bactrocera cucurbitae) is a major pest of cucurbit crops such as bitter gourd, bottle gourd, pumpkin, cucumber, watermelon, muskmelon, ridge gourd, and squash. Female flies puncture the soft fruit surface to lay eggs. The larvae (maggots) feed inside the fruit, causing internal rotting, deformation, and premature fruit drop.
Prevents internal fruit damage and rotting
Reduces premature fruit drop
Helps maintain fruit shape and quality
Protects overall crop yield and market value
Reduces economic losses for farmers
Ensures healthy and pest-free cucurbit production