ACP Trap (Asian Citrus Psyllid)

Target pest

Asian Citrus Psyllid

View PDF: Asian Citrus Psyllid – ACP Surveillance

Description

The Asian Citrus Psyllid (Diaphorina citri Kuwayama or ACP) causes serious damage to citrus plants and their relatives. Burned tips and twisted leaves result from an infestation on new growth. Psyllids are also carriers of disease. The ACP adult is identified by its brown body and brown mottled wings with an interrupted band at the wing-apex.

The Insect Science® ACP Trap can be used with the ACP PheroLure® to specifically attract the Asian Citrus Psyllid, enabling farmers to monitor pest populations for early detection of an increase in numbers. The card is attached to trees in citrus orchards and used to monitor the presence of ACP.

  • Scientifically proven lime green wavelength colour to attract Psyllid
  • Environmentally friendly
  • Easy to use

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Application

  • Label ACP Trap with name, number, date placed and date serviced
  • Remove waxy paper covering the card on both sides
  • To assemble: place card hanger with attached ACP PheroLure® through the opening at the top of the card
  • Place the assembled ACP Trap along the edges of the citrus orchard
  • Clear leaves away around the trap
  • Do not place the assembled card too close to indigenous trees in order to prevent trapping of endemic Diaphorina species
  • Use one assembled ACP Trap per 2 ha in commercial citrus orchards and in nurseries use 1 ACP Card per net house or tunnel
  • Place one assembled ACP Card per tree on the outside canopy on either the southern or eastern side of the tree
  • Hang the assembled card 1.5 – 2 m above ground in commercial orchard
  • Inspect and collect cards once a week and replace with new ones
  • Place collected trap flat onto transparent cling film/plastic wrap and cover the two sticky sides with the film
  • Avoid creases in the cling wrap for easy identification of insects
  • Determine presence of ACP using a hand lens or microscope

Dimensions

  • Length: 200mm
  • Width: 141mm
  • Weight: 300g

Packaging

1 pack contains 20 ACP Cards and wire
Weight: 400 gr per pack