date:Sep 11, 2018
avoc. But when he set up the traps, he noticed a remarkable difference within a week. Within that short time, the trap had captured hundreds of pests, he says.
The trap is basically a jar-like container with a lid and punched holes on the sides to allow entry of insects and is laced with pheromones. The pheromone attracts males within a one-kilometre radius. They rush to the trap thinking they are heading to females for mating, but immediately die after getting into the jar.
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