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MONITORING THE ACTIVITY OF POTATO TUBER MOTH THROUGH PHEROMONE TRAP

  • Author:N.CHANDRAMOHAN

    p-ISSN:0024-9602, e-ISSN:2582-5321, Vol:82, Issue:sep-oct

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.29321/MAJ.10.A01245
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Abstract

                                The sex pheromone of potato tuber moth, Pthorimaca operculella (Zeller) was evaluated at higher altitude of the Nilgiris district. Male moth catch was notice throughout the year. Different lunar phases did not influence the moth catch. Maximum trap catch was recorded between 7 and 8 p.m. In hill zone, a septum remained effective for 14 months.

Key words : Potato Tubermoth, Pheromone, Lunar phase

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