Two in one Trap with more surface area of trapping facilitates better monitoring.
Once the insects are collected in2 in 1 trap multiplication of insects can be avoided. so that Insects egg laying will be reduced.
Grains like whole pulses the insects (Pulse beetle, Callosobruchus sp.) be only at the top surface of the grains .Here the 2 in 1 trap helps to collect insects like pulse beetle.
It is ideal to keep the 2 in 1 trap inside the grains continuously throughout the storage period for good management through regular monitoring (once in a week check the team for insect collection by removing from the storage bin.)
Advantage of keeping the trap is that there will less boring of grains by insect borers like Rhyzopertha dominica. .
Once the grains are bored by insects the aroma of the grains will be affected.
Types of insects will be collected .Lesser grain borer, Rhyzopertha dominica, Pulse beetle, Callosobruchus sp., Red flour beetle, Tribolium sp.etc
Types of grains where 2 in 1 trap can be used:
Whole pulses, Paddy Wheat , Dhal etc …
Specific to whole pulses.
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