European corn borer (Ostrinia nubilalis - Z strain) Trap

European corn borer (Ostrinia nubilalis - Z strain)

Vegetable, combinable

There are two strains of the pest found in the UK, the E strain and the Z strain. Each strain is attracted to different pheromone isomers. The E strain is attracted to the trans isomer and the Z strain is attracted to the cis isomer.

Attracts male moths with species specific pheromone. Allows accurate identification of pest species. Monitoring allows easy determination of risk to crop and if further control actions are required.

This pack contains everything needed to monitor the Z strain of the European corn borer through one growing season.


Pack contains: 1 re-usable Delta trap, 3 pheromone lures, 3 sticky inserts.

Suitable for use in any crop where European corn borer (Ostrinia nubilalis - Z strain) is a potential pest.

The trap is designed to monitor adult moth activity which then allows improved application timing of plant protection products. The European corn borer (Ostrinia nubilalis - Z strain) Trap should be setup from May onwards to cover the European corn borer (Ostrinia nubilalis - Z strain) moth flying period.

The trap should be placed within the crop, 5 metres from the edge of the field, and hung just above the top of the crop canopy.

1 to 2 traps should be used per hectare.

Traps should be checked at least once or twice a week and number of trapped moths recorded. After recording trapped numbers during scouting, trapped moths should be removed from sticky insert to improve future catches and reduce chance of miscounting in following assessments.

Replace the lure and sticky insert after 4 weeks.

Do not open foil sachet until you want to use the pheromone lure. Until use, store unopened sticky inserts and pheromone lures in a cool dry location.