Rhyncho Trap Mechanical trap for catching insects of the Red Weevil Rhynchophorus ferrugineus
Rhyncho Trap is a simple trap against the red weevil, which acts with a combination of sensory signals. Monitoring and detection action such as:
- Olfactory strategy that acts synergistically through the diffusion of pheromones and cairomonones.
- Feeding strategy through the attractiveness of food placed in the trap.
- Visual strategy: the color red acts with a strong appeal towards this insect.
7.5 litre red trap, consisting of a base, a lid and a special hanger, to hang the attractive diffuser.
How the attractant should be hung:
It rests on the ground 40-50 cubic meters from the trunk in the shade, the adult weevil enters the container using the covering net, or the container can be buried up to a few centimeters from the windows to facilitate the entry of insects

How does Rhyncho Trap Vebi work
- The insect is attracted both by the pheromone and kairomone (kit 01938 sold separately), by the color of the trap, and by the food attractant. Fill the trap against the red weevil with water up to 2/3 of its volume and insert the pheromone and cairomone diffusers. To increase the effectiveness it is advisable to insert attractive foods such as sugar cane, apples, bananas into the trap. It is advisable to use 1 to 3 traps per hectare preferably positioned in the ground 50-100 meters from each other.
When to apply Rhyncho Trap Vebi
- Use the traps all year round especially in spring, summer and autumn.
