Integrated Pest Management - Yellow Sticky Pans / Traps

In our Agriculture for Everybody blog series, as part of the Integrated Pest Management (IPM), we will discuss Yellow Sticky Pans/Traps in this blog and their need for it.


Which crops need Yellow Sticky Traps?

1. Generally, high density crops like cereals, millets, pulses, flowers, vegetables etc require Yellow Sticky Traps

How many Yellow Sticky Traps are required per acre?

1. Each crop requires different number of Yellow Sticky Traps and hence follow the recommendations for that particular crop

What should be the height of the Yellow Sticky Traps?

1. Generally, it is advised that the height of the Yellow Sticky Traps be at the crop height

What should be the orientation of the Yellow Sticky Traps?

1. For best results, it is advised that the Yellow Sticky Traps be placed vertically

What is the distance between the Yellow Sticky Traps?

1. Optimally, the Yellow Sticky Traps should be of equi-distance from one another

When to replace the Yellow Sticky Traps?

1. Optimally, the Yellow Sticky Traps should be replaced when the entire trap is full of insects or when the trap is no more sticky

What problem is solved by Yellow Sticky Traps?

1. Yellow sticky traps are a non toxic way to control and monitor aphids, cucumber beetles, fruit flies, fungus gnats, leafhoppers, froghoppers, moths, whiteflies, flea beetles, leaf miners etc

What are the different options in Yellow Sticky Traps?

1. Yellow Sticky Traps are readily available in the market and can be bought and used as it is
2. Yellow Sticky Traps can be created by applying Castor Oil on the yellow coloured side of the tin, plate etc and they need to be smeared Castor Oil after cleaning daily