MONITORING THE ACTIVITY OF POTATO TUBER MOTH THROUGH PHEROMONE TRAP

N.CHANDRAMOHAN

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

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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.

Keywords: Potato Tubermoth, Pheromone, Lunar phase

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