(Refill) Chafer Beetle Trap and Refill

The Chafer Beetle is the perfect way to tell if Chafer Grubs are present. This trap will catch adult beetles giving you an early warning of Chafer Grub activity and the lawn damage that is likely to follow. It will also help reduce the amount of egg laying adults in the surrounding area. By monitoring the trap contents, more accurate applications of nematodes or other lawn treatments can be applied against Chafer Grub larvae.

The Chafer Beetle Trap is supplied with a powerful lure, which attracts adult Chafer Beetles to the trap. The beetles are also attracted by the yellow vanes on the top of the trap. They fly into the vanes and drop down into the funnel trap beneath.

The trap can be re-used each year by adding a new attractant capsule.

The trap should be placed in lawn areas in May and hung 50 - 100cm above ground level.

One trap will cover up to 2000sq m or half an acre.The attractant will remain active for 6 weeks.

How it Works:

The pheromone trap catches the adult chafer beetle which will reduce the number of chafer grubs in your lawn, it will also give you a good indication of how severe your problem is.

Best time to use trap: Adults are present from May to July (climate dependant) so this is the optimum time to use the trap. We recommend setting the trap up in May.

Trap Positioning: Attach to a wooden stake or bamboo cane just above the ground approximate 25cm 50cm high, preferably in full sun. One trap per large garden (1/2 acre) is recommended.

Trap Maintenance: Add water to a depth of 3cm with a small dash of washing up liquid into the bucket of the trap. Check the traps on a regular basis, at least twice a week. Top up the liquid in the bucket to the 3cm depth as and when required. One lure should last between 6-8 weeks.

Storage for lures: Store lures in a cool place away from direct sunlight and heat and do not open until ready to use. Always store lures sealed in original packaging and do not open until you need to use. They will last for 1 year when unopened or freezing them will last 2 years.

Recommendation:

Follow up with application of Chafer Grub nematodes in August- October.

Instructions for use:

1. Add water to a depth of 3cm with a small dash of washing up liquid into the bucket of the trap.

2. Attach the funnel to the bucket by aligning the slots on the funnel with the tabs on the bucket and twisting to lock together.

3. Attach the vanes on the bucket and lock them by pushing down. Be extremely careful when inserting the vanes because they are delicate.

4. Attach the lid to the vanes by aligning the 4 holes in the lid with the 4 pegs projecting from the top of the vanes. Carefully push the pegs into the holes so that the lid is fully attached.

5. Open one sachet which includes one lure and remove the lure(we recommend using gloves). Hold the lure at the bottom of the bubble with the narrow end of the pipette facing upwards so the lure attractant is sat in the bubble at the bottom. Snip off the top of the pipette and place this into the lure chamber so that the spout of the pipette points upwards so no liquid drips out. Refasten the cap.

6. Push the lure cage through the hole in the lid from above so that the cage effectively hangs below the lid.

7. Thread the supplied hanging cord through the two tab-holes on the lid and tie at both ends.

8. Attach to a wooden stake or bamboo cane just above the ground approximate 25cm 50cm high, preferably in full sun. One trap per large garden (1/2 acre) is recommended.

9. Check the traps on a regular basis, at least twice a week. Top up the liquid in the bucket to the 3cm depth as and when required. One lure should last between 6-8 weeks.