- Blue Trap Roller is an effective and safe way to control thrips and other small flying insects that attack vegetables, fruits, and ornamental plants. It features a distinctive blue color and a high-quality, strong adhesive layer that ensures insects stick instantly upon contact, without being affected by heat or humidity. The roller is used in integrated pest management systems (IPMs) with biological control agents to reduce insect populations and control infestations early.
Product features:
- It attracts thrips insects with high efficiency thanks to its specially designed blue color.
- Strong and durable adhesive that is unaffected by weather conditions or heat inside greenhouses.
- It helps in the early detection and control of injuries before they worsen.
- Completely safe and environmentally friendly without any chemicals.
- It can be used with biological predators to reduce the need for pesticides.
- Suitable for crops such as peppers, strawberries, roses, and ornamentals.
Technical specifications:
- Trade name: Optiroll Blue
- Producer: Russell IPM
- Color: Blue
- Size: 30 cm x 100 m
- Product type: Adhesive roll for thrips control and prevention
- Country of origin: United Kingdom
How to use:
- The roller is fixed horizontally at a height close to the top of the plants (about 20–30 cm).
- It is used at a rate of one roll per greenhouse of approximately one acre.
- The roller level should be raised gradually as the plants grow to remain at the level of insect movement.
- The roll is replaced when it is full or after several weeks depending on the severity of the injury.
Target insects:
- Western Flower Thrips
- And some other types of thrips that are similar in behavior.