Biorational Solution

■ Improved Tuta absoluta pheromones lure formulation.

■ TUA-Optima maintain steady release of Tuta absoluta pheromone for longer

period of time in warmer climate.

■ Suitable for both green house and open field.

■ Ensures a higher catch rate than the standard 0.5mg pheromone lure

currently available in the market.

■ Most ideal for application with the Ferolite trap.

Tuta absoluta pheromone lure

68 Third Avenue, Deeside Industrial Park, Deeside, Flintshire, CH5 2LA, United Kingdom

Tel: +44 1244 281 333 Fax: +44 1244 281 878 mail:info@russellipm.com www.russellipm.com

1.Can be stored up to 2 years at temperature 0-4°C.

2.Most Suitable trap is Ferolite / water trap.

3.Replace lure every 6-8 weeks.

4.Apply 1-2 traps / ha for monitoring and 35-40 traps / ha for mass trapping subject to pest pressure and local condition.

Step 1:

Fix a piece of wood in

the middle of the dish.

Step 2:

Fix the cage underneath

the wood.

Step 3:

Fill the tray with

soapy water.

Active ingredient 0.8 mg of E3,Z8,Z11-Tetradecatrienyl acetate

Inert ingredients Antioxidant / UV filter

Carrier material Compounded rubber

Formulations:

■ TUA-optima, is an effective pheromone lure to combat Tuta absoluta.

■ Specially design to maintain steady release pheromone for substantially longer period.

■ Can be used for monitoring as well as mass trapping.

■ Compatible with other IPM programmes.

■ Ideal for apply with Ferolite to maximise trap catches.

■ It is a safe, effective and environmentally friendly tool to prevent Tuta absoluta.

Longevity:

6-8 weeks at field temperature 35 - 40°C.

TUA-optima lures have been evaluated in green houses at Antalya

region-Turkey during April- August 2010. The lure performance

continued for over 110 days. TUA optima lures have exceeded

expectations in terms of efficacy and longevity in real life situation.

Trap Assembly