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
1997Location
Yolo County, California
Collaborators
Jim and Debra Durst, Hungry Hollow Farms