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California Center for Urban Horticulture
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Monitoring and detection using pitfall traps

Description

Pitfall traps can be used to detect insects that crawl along the ground.  A bait is usually needed when using this monitoring technique.

RIFA:  Traps work better with bait (44).  Carbohydrate baits work better than protein-based baits.

            EBGS:  bait raps with beer or sugar water (29).

Applicable Pests
  • Red palm weevil (RPW)
  • Red imported fire ant (RIFA)
  • European brown garden snail (EBGS)
Section Title
Trapping and Monitoring

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