CROSSTRAP® WITH DRY COLLECTION CUP (with slider)

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ECONEX CATALOGUE OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FOR FOREST PESTS

CROSSTRAP^® WITH DRY COLLECTION CUP is the latest generation in cross-vane traps to help capture forest pests. This trap is product of an R &; D project (University of Murcia - ECONEX) aimed at developing traps and attractants for forest pests.

The trap consists of a polypropylene lid, 33 cm in diameter with a central carabiner attached to a steel spring. Two reinforced PVC sheets are held in place by four steel springs in the lid's upper section, serving as shock absorbers against strong winds. This helps to avoid damage to the trap. In the lower section, the reinforced PVC sheets are held in place by a polypropylene funnel, 30 cm in diameter and four steel springs. The CROSSTRAP^® DRY COLLECTION CUP for the captured insects is in the lower section of the funnel and is attached by metal screws.

The PVC sheets, funnel and collection cup are treated with a slippery film to significantly increase captures and prevent the pests from escaping.

The dry collection cup has approximately a 2 litre capacity (12,5 cm diameter x 19 cm height) and is provided with a stainless steel mesh that drains away rainwater 100% and provides excellent air circulation for dry (live) captures.

Once deployed the trap measures 33 cm in diameter by 146 cm in height. When folded up it measures 30 cm in diameter and 40 cm in height which facilitates transportation. Due to the trap’s structure and its highly resistant component parts it can be operational for up to 7 years.

POSITIONING AND USE: The trap should be suspended horizontally with a rope in-between two trees or from one of the branches, taking care that the trap does not come into contact with the tree trunk. In this way, the trap does not knock against the tree and break, therefore ensuring that the insects are able to distinguish the trap from the tree trunk and go to the trap.

The trap is activated by placing the attractant diffusers hung in the holes of one of the PVC sheets with the clips provided.

The height of the installed trap is not of importance, as long as the collection cup does not touch the ground or any other object. A metal support designed specifically for this purpose is also available: ECONEX CROSSTRAP^® SUPPORT (Code: TA147).

OBSERVATIONS: This product is sold in boxes of 8 units, but through this virtual store you can buy the ones you need without having to buy a box.