Pheromone traps are a useful method of surveying for the presence of adult male insects, including those of oak processionary moth (OPM). The traps work by containing a lure comprising a...

Development of pheromone-baited traps for the vector M. galloprovincialis, resulting from this research by NRI and its partners, has changed policy and practice in the European Union (EU) to prevent spread of the disease and the subsequent economic losses, and also benefitted SMEs which have commercialised the patented trapping technology.

CUSTOM-DESIGNED traps loaded with insect pheromone lures are proving a useful tool for pest monitoring of oak processionary moth (OPM). Pheromone traps are routinely deployed in late summer/early autumn to detect and quantify the presence of adult male moths.

Pheromone traps are presently used to monitor the movement of exotic insect pests into new areas. A second important use of pheromones is to mass trap insects to reduce population...

Pheromone traps can be used to monitor and control pest populations by attracting and capturing individuals. This approach is highly species-specific and environmentally friendly, providing a valuable tool for integrated pest management.