Click beetle pheromone

Pheromone for Wireworm (click beetle larvae) - Agriotes Species

This pheromone is used mainly to protect potatoes from attacks by wireworm larvae (also called click beetle larvae).

• Trap to use: Pheromone trap for wireworms
• For detection, place 1 trap every 50 m around the edge of the plot, keeping them away from hedges.

Plants affected by wireworm attacks

• Beets
• Carrots
• Parsnips
• Turnips
• Lettuces
• Asparagus
• Tomatoes
• Onions

What to do in case of detection?

• Use an organic insecticide for soil insects
• Use Sf nematodes

When to use the Wireworm pheromone?

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