{"product_id":"chafer-beetle-trap-2000m-coverage-with-pheromone-lure","title":"Chafer Beetle Trap 2000m² Coverage with Pheromone Lure","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis garden chafer beetle trap uses a pheromone attractant lure to draw in adult male garden chafer beetles, giving greenkeepers and turf managers early warning that the beetles are active and that egg laying is on its way. One trap covers up to 2000 sq metres (half an acre), and the lure is supplied with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePheromone attractant lure included, lasting up to six weeks to cover the main flying season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeetles fly into the plastic vanes on top, drop down the funnel and cannot get out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTargets the garden chafer, \u003cem\u003ePhyllopertha horticola\u003c\/em\u003e, the UK chafer species (of six) responsible for most turf damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe lure attracts the garden chafer only, not other chafer species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers up to 2000 sq metres or half an acre per trap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReusable each year by fitting a new lure capsule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps reduce egg laying by adult beetles and signals when chafers are present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports Integrated Pest Management by monitoring the active life stage, so entomopathogenic nematode treatments can be timed more accurately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Monitor Garden Chafer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe adult garden chafer is about 10 mm long, with chestnut-brown wing cases and a glossy dark green head, thorax and legs. After the female lays her eggs, they hatch into chafer grubs that cause two kinds of damage:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary damage:\u003c\/strong\u003e the grubs eat grass roots, cutting the plant's access to water and nutrients and leaving it more vulnerable to biotic (organism) and abiotic (environmental) stress. Shallower rooting also makes the turf surface less stable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecondary damage:\u003c\/strong\u003e birds and mammals feed on the larvae and can badly damage turf as they peck and dig for the grubs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePlacement and Timing\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the trap in lawn areas, hung 50-100 cm above the ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePut traps out by May and leave them in place through June (usage window: May - June)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAssembling the Trap\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlot the vanes together (A into B) and push the four plastic pins into the matching holes on the funnel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress the lid firmly onto the vanes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttach the funnel to the bucket with a twist, lining up the slots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThread the string through the holes in the lid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHang the trap by the string at 50-100 cm from the ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFitting the Attractant Lure\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake the lure (a plastic vial of liquid attractant) out of its aluminium sachet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnip off the top of the vial with scissors and, keeping it upright, place it in the cage and close it with the cap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePush the cage down into the hole in the top of the lid, making sure it is held securely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eStoring the Lure\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep the lure in its aluminium sachet in a freezer or fridge until needed. Stored in a freezer at -18 °C, lures have a shelf life of 2 years from the production date.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGolf greens, tees, fairways and semi roughs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCricket outfields\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBowling greens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSports pitches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrnamental lawns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTarget species: garden chafer (\u003cem\u003ePhyllopertha horticola\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoverage: up to 2000 sq metres \/ half an acre per trap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHanging height: 50-100 cm above ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLure life: up to 6 weeks once active\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLure shelf life: 2 years from production when frozen at -18 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsage window: May - June\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural bucket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen funnel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen vanes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eString\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractant lure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSafety Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWearing gloves is recommended when handling the lure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attractant stays active for 6 weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeep the attractant lure out of the reach of children.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Turf Care Pro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58855561003339,"sku":"TCP878","price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/0142\/3435\/files\/f5349b2761a39266e285c749c58ec19e.jpg?v=1792074628","url":"https:\/\/turfcarepro.co.uk\/products\/chafer-beetle-trap-2000m-coverage-with-pheromone-lure","provider":"Turf Care Pro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}