In modern farming, insect traps have become an important
tool for managing pests in a way that’s both effective and environmentally
friendly. Instead of relying only on chemical pesticides, farmers now use a
variety of traps like sticky cards, light traps, and pheromone-baited devices
to monitor and control harmful insect populations. Conventional pest management
relies heavily on chemical pesticides, causing environmental and ecological
concerns. Therefore, eco-friendly trapping systems are necessary for sustainable
agriculture. The aim of the present study was to observe and evaluate the
effectiveness of a newly designed composite light-sound-lure-based trap system
for monitoring and controlling insect pests. This trap was designed to assess
the efficiency of various components installed in a newly developed
configuration. The primary objective of the present investigation was to assess
the behavioural responses of various insect and pest species to a newly
designed trap. The system integrated UV light (365 nm and 395 nm), blue light,
sticky cards, an electric grid, and an ultrasonic transducer. It also uses blue
and white LED lights, which make the trap more visible and attractive to
several other insect species. The trap also uses chemical lures, such as pheromones
or food-based scents, to draw in specific pest species more effectively. The
trap has an electric grid that kills insects immediately on contact. The trap
was operated for three hours, from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Results indicated high
attraction rates for several key agricultural pests, including scarab beetles,
moths, thrips, whiteflies, mosquitoes, and leafhoppers, with blue light being
particularly effective against small flying insects. The sticky surfaces and
electric grid contributed to enhanced pest mortality. Notably, the ultrasonic
component successfully deterred bats, thereby minimising non-target
interference near fruit-bearing trees. The results indicate that UV-LED light
enhances spatial congruence between predator and prey. The present composite
trap demonstrated considerable promise as a multi-functional, non-toxic, and
field-adaptable solution for use in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) systems.
Since this trap has not been previously studied in a quantitative framework,
future research is possible regarding its effectiveness or insect interaction
patterns.
Author(s) Details
Kamble V. S.
Department of Zoology, Sangola Mahavidyalaya, Sangola, Dist. Solapur
(Maharashtra), India.
Lokhande P. S.
Department of Zoology, Sangola Mahavidyalaya, Sangola, Dist. Solapur
(Maharashtra), India.
Yadav T. L.
Department of Zoology, Sangola Mahavidyalaya, Sangola, Dist. Solapur
(Maharashtra), India.
Please see the book here :- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/asti/v4/6280
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