ToolKit™

The Insect Science ToolKit™ range has been specifically developed to provide a convenient easy-to-use kit that makes pest monitoring and management simpler. Kits have been tried and tested to complete a full monitoring cycle of 5-6 weeks, covering a 4-10ha area of species-specific pests.

The ToolKit™ range is a ready-packed kit comprising:

  • Blue / white cardboard scale cards
  • PheroLures
  • Special N-design wire

Speak to an Insect Science agent for advice on other insect pests the Toolkits™ can be used to manage.

Products available subject to registration in country of purchase.

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W.F.T. Toolkit™ (Western Flower Thrips)

WFT Toolkit Insect Science

DESCRIPTION

The Insect Science® ready to use W.F.T. ToolKit™ has been developed to monitor Western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) in horticultural crops, ornamental plants, vines, subtropical crops and nursery plants. Each Toolkit™ contains twenty Blue Cards, five W.F.T. PheroLures® and five wires.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Instructions

  • To assemble, open the Blue Card and fold the sticky side to the outside
  • Slide the galvanized wire supplied through the hole on the top of the Blue Card
  • Open the W.F.T. PheroLure® by locating the red arrows on the foil pouch and peeling the foil layer off completely (dispose of the foil layer properly) 
  • DO NOT PUNCTURE the remaining sealed pouch that contains the light brown coaster lure.
  • DO NOT REMOVE the light brown coaster lure from the pouch. (The clear layer is a slow release material that allows the aggregation pheromone to release over a 5 week period).
  • Attach the lure to the Blue Card by inserting the wire through the hole in the corner of the foil pouch
  • Slide the sealed pouch down to the N bend of the wire
  • The lure should hang 90 mm above the Blue Card, not touching the card

Placement

  • One Blue Card with a W.F.T. PheroLure® attached should be placed at a density of one per ha or one per shade house or tunnel
  • For row crops, suspend the Blue Card with W.F.T. PheroLure® 300mm above the crop for optimal effect
  • For tree crops, place the Blue Card with W.F.T. PheroLure® 1,8 m above ground, 300mm inside tree line
  • Place Blue Card with W.F.T. PheroLure® at the start of crop production or pest cycle; this enables the population dynamic and trend over time to be determined

W.F.T. PheroLure® Maintenance

  • Replace the Blue Card weekly and the W.F.T. PheroLure® every 5 weeks
  • Remove the used lure from field or orchard and dispose of properly

Monitoring Method

  • It is imperative that counts be recorded weekly, preferably on the same day of the week
  • Once the Blue Card is removed, count the number of thrips on the marked squares of the scientifically proven 24 UC grid design and multiply by 5 to attain an accurate figure
  • Record the date and number of Thrips caught

Specifications

Length: 219mm
Width: 100mm
Height: 30mm
Weight: 300g
Wire: 260mm, non-rust steel (galvanized)

C.R.S. Toolkit™ (California Red Scale)

CRS Toolkit IS

DESCRIPTION

The Insect Science® ready to use C.R.S. ToolKit™ has been developed to monitor California red scale (Aonidiella aurantii) in citrus, olives and roses. Each Toolkit™ contains twenty White Scale Cards, five C.R.S. pheromones and five wires.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Assembly instructions

  • To assemble, open the White Scale Card and fold the sticky side to the outside
  • Slide the galvanized wire supplied through the hole on the top of the White Scale Card
  • Open the C.R.S. PheroLure® by locating the red arrows on the foil pouch and peeling the foil layer off completely (dispose of the foil layer properly) 
  • DO NOT PUNCTURE the remaining sealed pouch that contains the light brown coaster lure.
  • DO NOT REMOVE the light brown coaster lure from the pouch. (The clear layer is a slow release material that allows the aggregation pheromone to release over a 5 week period).

Placement of trap

  • For tree crops, suspend the White Scale Card with C.R.S. PheroLure® on the western side of the top third of the tree, 300mm inside the tree line, for optimal effect.
  • One White Scale Card with C.R.S. PheroLure® should be placed at a density of one per 2ha
  • The White Scale Card with C.R.S. PheroLure® should be placed in the middle of the 2 Ha area
  • Place White Scale Card with C.R.S. PheroLure® at the start of crop production or pest cycle; this enables the population dynamic and trend over time to be determined

C.R.S. Life Cycle Stages

C.R.S. PheroLure® maintenance

  • Replace the White Scale Card weekly and the C.R.S. PheroLure® every 5 weeks
  • Remove the used lure from field or orchard and dispose of properly

    Monitoring method

  • It is imperative that counts be recorded weekly, preferably on the same day
  • Once the White Scale Card is removed, count the number of Red scale males on the marked squares of the scientifically proven 24 UC grid design and multiply by 5 to attain an accurate figure
  • Record the date and number of Red scale males caught.
  • Use Insect Science® Red Scale Infestation Chart for interpretation of weekly trap catches
CRS Toolkit

Specifications

Length: 219mm
Width: 100mm
Height: 30mm
Weight: 300g
Wire: 260mm, non-rust steel (galvanized)