'2000’ Trap

There are 3 components to the '2000' Trap:

1. The re-usable trap
2. The replaceable sticky insert
3. The replaceable GP2 lure

Step 1 (folding the trap)

With the printed panel of the trap facing downwards, bend flap ‘A’ upwards and fold the corner tips inwards. Fold along the other crease marks and close the trap with tab ‘B’ in slot ‘C’ (making sure that flap ‘A’ is inside the trap).

Step 2 (folding the insert)

With the glue side upwards, bend up flap ‘E’ and fold the corner tips inwards. Remove the protective paper and place a lure on the centre of the glued surface. Holding it by the finger tab, slide the insert into the trap.

Step 3

After sliding the baited insert into the trap, bend the 2 canopy flaps ‘D’ downwards to limit the gap of the entry slots to 5mm.
The trap is now ready for placement.

Tips:

• When you have finished monitoring, keep the trap and dispose of the insert. (You can use the trap many times with new inserts and lures.)
• You don’t have to open the trap to remove or replace an insert. They will slide easily into the trap when you apply light pressure on the end flap with your thumb.

Delta 2 Trap

Step 1

Traps are shipped in pairs with their glued faces together. Separate them and fold along the crease lines. Keep your hands away from the glue, since it is very sticky.

Step 2

Fold the longer flap A over the top of flap B so that all three holes line up. You may also staple this top together if you wish. Twist the hanging tie through the holes to hold the trap together.

Step 3

Remove the pheromone lure from its packet and place it onto the sticky floor of the trap. Fold the end flaps of the trap inwards, leaving a small triangular opening into the trap on each side. The trap is now ready to use.

Tips:

• Check the trap regularly and keep a record of how many insects you catch.
• Hang or place the trap out of reach of children. The glue is very sticky. (If needed, glue can be removed from hands with mineral spirits.)
• Leave the trap in position for as long as moths are being caught, but replace the pehromone lure with a new one after 6 weeks.
• After use, traps can be disposed of in the normal household garbage.

Diamond Trap

The 'Diamond' Trap is a single piece construction trap that can be assembled very simply and quickly by pulling the trap open and tucking in the end flaps.

Step 1 (opening the trap)

Grip the trap firmly with one hand over the hole that is punched out on the top strip, and the other hand grippping the centre of the ‘keel’ on the bottom of the trap. Pull the trap apart so that the glued surfaces come free and the trap assumes a ‘diamond’ shape.

Step 2 (fixing the shape)

At each end of the bottom keel, you will see a scored fold marking. Push each end of the keel upwards to make a 'tray' shape on the bottom of the trap. This will make the trap rigid and give it the correct shape.

Step 3 (baiting the trap)

Open the packet containing the pheromone lure and place the lure horizontally in the centre of the sticky base of the trap. Hang the trap in the desired location using the provided twist-tie.

Tips:

• Do not store the traps in a hot location, since this will cause the glue to 'creep'
• Make sure that the ends of the trap are properly pushed upwards to allow the trap to keep a rigid, open shape.
• If the traps are located in very dusty locations, check frequently to make sure that the glued surface is still sticky.
• Traps may be disposed of in the household garbage when full or no longer required. Lures should be replaced with new ones after approximately 6 weeks - depending on the type of lure.

PC Pitfall Trap

Setting up a PC Trap

• Thread the string provided through one of the inner rows of holes on the red trap top.
• Make sure that the knot is on the underside of the trap and that the string has been pulled fully through the hole.
• Clip the red top to the clear base - when new,the top may be a tight fit. It may help to put the base a little way into the top on the side away from you and then gently press in the side facing you. Don't smash the two halves together expecting them to fit.
• Tie the string to the flag provided or to a bamboo cane marker (not provided). Alternatively the flag may be affixed to a bamboo cane to aid identification.

Where to place the PC Traps PC traps can be used on sloping as well as flat grain.

Floor stores and large bins:

• Two PC traps should be used at each monitoring point in the grain.
• One of these PC traps should be placed on the surface of the grain plus one placed approximately 5 centimetres (about 2 inches) below the grain surface.
• Place each pair of traps 4-5 metres (5 yards) apart in a grid across the grain surface.

Small bins:

• At the centre, place one trap on the grain surface and one below at a depth of approximately 5 centimetres (2 ").

Positioning the traps

• Use two traps per monitoring point.
• Place one trap in the grain so that the holes and central area are visible. When viewed from above, the grain should always reach the outer ring of holes.
• Place the other trap below the surface to a depth of about 5 centimetres (2 ").
• Always tie the trap to a flag or bamboo cane. The two traps at each monitoring point (one above and one below the surface) may be tied to the same marker.

Checking the PC Traps

Check the traps regularly. Once a week is recommended. In winter this interval may be extended to a month if no insects have previously been detected in the traps.

Infestation Problems?

The presence of any storage beetle pest in a trap is cause for concern but not necessarily alarm. The fate of the grain, grain temperature and facilities available dictate what should be done. If more than 5 major beetle pests are detected in any trap in one week and the grain temperature is above 16°C, seek advice from an expert. Increase the number of trap monitoring points in the vicinity of such traps to pinpoint the trouble.

Maintenance of your PC Traps

The PC traps should stand normal wear and tear for a year. The white coating around the inner top of the cone base should be kept free from dust but must not be rubbed off. When the white coating rubs off, replace the trap.

The PC trap is manufactured by F&B Engineering and is a CSL product resulting from research supported by the Home Grown Cereals Authority. Patent pending (8922679.9) December 1990.

PC Floor Trap

This monitoring trap requires the techinician to be able to identify the insects that are caught. Some basic knowledge is needed, together with a magnifying lens and suitable insect reference material. Catching live insects always adds some additional problems and a small container of soapy water can be helpful in holding the insects once they have been identified.

Step 1

Check that you have all parts:

1. Blue perforated plastic top
2. Black plastic base
3. Bait tablet in a foil pouch

You should also have:

1. Notepad and pen or pencil
2. Small pocket knife
3. Insect reference material
4. Magnifying lens

Step 2

Open the foil lure pouch and remove the bait tablet. Place it in the centre of the black base of the trap and press the blue plastic top onto the base. This is a tight fit and is best achieved by using a pocket knife blade like a 'shoe-horn' to ease the top into the base.

Step 3

Set out the traps at about 5 metres apart in suspected infestation areas, making a note of where each trap is located.

Step 4

After 24 hours, you can check the traps by inverting them and shaking the insects out of the perforated top -like using a salt shaker. Do this over a cleansurface or sheet of paper so that the insects that drop out can be identified.

Step 5

Repeat the previous step at regular inspection intervals, and after one month, replace the bait tablet.

Step 6

In order to open the trap again, use a thin knife blade to pry off the lid. The old bait tablet can then be replaced either with another bait tablet or with a specific pheromone lure for the insect present, or both.

PC Floor Traps are designed by CSL -an executive agency of the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.