GP Trap SI LURE This pheromone lure is specially designed for the effective monitoring and management of Scirpophaga incertulas, a major pest in rice cultivation. The lure attracts male moths using species-specific pheromones, helping farmers detect pest presence early and take timely control measures. The larva of this pest is pale yellow with an orange-yellow head and causes significant damage by boring into the stem. During the vegetative stage, infestation leads to drying of the central shoot, known as “dead heart,” while post-flowering damage results in empty white panicles called “white ears.” The pest completes its life cycle within 40–45 days, producing 2–3 generations in a single crop season. Proper field sanitation, including destruction of rice stubbles, helps reduce pest incidence. This lure, when used with a funnel trap, provides an eco-friendly and efficient solution for pest monitoring without harming beneficial insects.

Target Crop

• Rice

Identification

• Larva: Pale yellow body with orange-yellow head
• Adult Moth: Yellowish forewings with a central dark spot
• Female moth: Single dark spot
• Male moth: Multiple small brown spots

Nature of Damage

• Larvae bore into the stem and feed internally
• Causes “dead heart” during vegetative stage
• Causes “white ears” after flowering
• Leads to significant yield reduction

Life Cycle

• Larval stage: 20–40 days (depending on climate)
• Total life cycle: 40–45 days .
• 2–3 generations per crop season