▪ Spodoptera frugiperda, commonly known as the fall armyworm, is a major pest affecting crops like corn, rice, and other cereals. The use of lures is an effective way to monitor and control the fall armyworm population.

▪ Lures for Spodoptera frugiperda typically consist of synthetic sex pheromones or other attractants that mimic the chemical signals used by female moths to attract males. These lures are often used in traps to capture and monitor the adult moth population.

▪ Trap Types: The lures are typically used in conjunction with different types of traps, such as:

▪ Pheromone traps: These are commonly used for monitoring purposes. The traps are designed to attract and capture male moths to help estimate the population density and predict potential infestations.

▪ Delta traps: These are widely used in monitoring and come with sticky surfaces where moths get trapped.

▪ Application of Lures:

▪ Lures are placed in traps at regular intervals to monitor for the presence of moths. These traps can be set up around crop fields to detect early infestations.

▪ The lure's effectiveness typically lasts for several weeks, but the lures should be replaced periodically to maintain optimal attraction. 

SPODOPTERA FRUGIPERDA