Cucumber beetle mass trap development and field evaluation

William Olkowski

In 1997, cucumber beetle trap prototypes were tested at Hungry Hollow Farms in Yolo Co., CA, which is north of Winters and west of Woodland. Based on these tests, a modified trap was developed in 1998. The chief characteristics of this trap are: 1) large catch volume, 2) low cost, and 3) potential for mass production using local materials. This report summarizes findings on trap operation and suggests improvements. Beetle behavior and its impact on management is also discussed.

Region

Western

Topic

Insect/Pest Management

Category

Vegetables/Fruits

Date Range

2000 and earlier

Funding Amount

$9,000

Funding Year

1997

Location

Yolo County, California

Collaborators

Jim and Debra Durst, Hungry Hollow Farms

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