Insect trap CROSSTRAP® TA223

for crops

CROSSTRAP® MINI TRANSPARENT 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. It is a trap that is used without bait, usually for research. The trap consists of a polypropylene lid, 33 cm in diameter with a central carabiner attached to a steel spring. Two reinforced sheets of transparent blue PVC 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 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 100 cm in height. When folded up it measures 30 cm in diameter and 40 cm in height which facilitates transportation. 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.