James Miller
Four key steps to a successful Indianmeal moth (IMM) mating disruption program include:
1. Implementing pheromone monitoring — This critical component should take place before and during the program.
2. Selecting the size of the treatment site, not only in square feet, but also in cubic feet — Ensure all susceptible areas are treated, and remember, IMM larvae wander to pupate.
3. Selecting an application rate — Base your decision on product label and historical/current IMM levels, which are typically broken into three segments: high, medium and low activity.
4. Placing dispensers at a height of 5 to 16 ft. — Every application is different, but the goal is to achieve a grid-like pattern throughout the treatment site.
James Miller, ACE, is Market Manager and Pest Control Operator for Trece Inc.
Great tips here. It’s important to keep pests from making more of themselves! Thanks for sharing this “how-to”.