Pest Wizard Cucumber Beetle & Corn Rootworm Trap Kit

Pest Wizard Cucumber Beetle & Corn Rootworm Trap Kit
No matter where you live in the continental United States, there is a Cucumber Beetle or
Corn Rootworm that is ready and eager to dine on your crops. The two common types of
these beetles are the Diabrotica and Acalymma species and this trap kit will address 5 Diabrotica and
2 Amalymma specific species in these two families (it is not for Diabrotica balteata). These small (about 9
mm. long) beetles have an affinity for cucurbit vegetables (cucumbers, squash, etc.) and corn, but are not
shy about moving onto other plants if those are not available.
These pests lay their eggs in cracks in the soil or under the leaf surface of plants. In 5-9 days they begin
hatching and, once hatched, the larvae will feed on plant roots and tunnel through stems.
Larvae continue to feed for 2-3½ weeks until they are fully developed, at which time they will pupate back
into the soil. Pupation takes 4-10 days and then adults emerge to begin another cycle of mating, laying eggs
and producing larvae.
These adults are also voracious plant eaters and can also severely damage plants by scarification of fruits and defoliation. In
addition to plant damage, Cucumber Beetles present a disease threat to plants. They are known to vector viral diseases in
beans and plants damaged by these beetles and their offspring are considerably more susceptible to Fusarium and other fungal
diseases.
Protecting your crops from Cucumber Beetles requires a concerted effort and dedicated monitoring. This trap kit is your first
step. It will help you determine if you have this pest, if so, how many and it begins the process of reducing pest reproduction.
Traps should be maintained throughout the growing season as a tool to monitor how effective your pest management and/or
insecticide practices are. Deploy traps early in the season and before there is a major infestation. Plants should be inspected
regularly for insect activity. Growing areas should be keep as clean as possible; this make inspection and monitoring easier and
deprives the beetles of habitat. Floating row crops will protect seedlings and new plantings and kaolin clay Surround WP can
discourage adult feeding. Sprays and insecticides that contain Spinosad, Pyrethrin and Azadirachtin can also be used for direct
control. The lure is effective for 45 days. If the trap becomes covered with insects or other debris before that time, remove the
lure and attach it to a fresh trap. When the lifespan of the lure is complete and the season is still active, replace lure and sticky
trap with new ones. The kit includes 2 paper delta traps, 2 lures, 2 hangers, and instructions.
2 pack trap Kit