Insect sticky traps are adhesive devices used for monitoring and controlling flying insect populations. They come in flat rectangular or folded designs with a sticky surface coated in non-toxic glue. These traps may incorporate visual cues or pheromones to attract specific insects. They are versatile, suitable for indoor and outdoor use, and can be hung or placed on the ground. Common pests targeted include flies, mosquitoes, moths, aphids, and whiteflies. Sticky traps are environmentally safe, avoiding harmful chemicals, and are used in gardens, greenhouses, and homes. They serve as both control and monitoring tools for pest management. Some traps are disposable, while others can be cleaned and reused.

1. ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
DEPARTMENT OF PLANT PATHOLOGY
"EFFECTIVE STICKY TRAPS IN PEST CONTROL:
UNDERSTANDING COLOR-BASED STRATEGIES"
BY
R.LOKESH
I -M.sc.,Agriculture
Plant pathology
Annamalai university
TOPIC:

2. STICKY TRAPS
• Sticky traps, also known as adhesive traps or glue traps, are
commonly used in pest control to catch and monitor various pests
without the use of harmful chemicals.
• They work by using a sticky substance to trap insects or rodents
that come into contact with them.
• The color of sticky traps is an important factor in attracting specific
types of pests.
• Different colors are used to target various insects and pests.

3. Here are some examples of sticky traps based on
color and the pests they are commonly used for:
• Yellow Sticky Traps
• Blue Stcky Traps
• Green Sticky Traps
• Red Sticky Traps
• White Sticky Traps
• Orange Sticky Traps

4. YELLOW STICKY TRAPS
• Target pests: Whiteflies, aphids, thrips,
leafhoppers, Fruit fly and other flying
insects.
• Yellow is attractive to a wide range of flying
pests, making it a popular choice for many
gardeners and greenhouse growers.

5. WHITEFLY APHIDS
THRIPS

6. BLUE STICKY TRAPS
• Target pests: Thrips , Shoot weevils and
shore flies.
• Blue sticky traps are another type of
sticky trap. Blue sticky traps are
especially used to control or monitor
thrips.

7. THRIPS SHOOT WEEVIL

8. GREEN STICKY TRAPS:
• Target pests: Leafhoppers, Shoot
weevils, Fruit fly and other flying
insects.
• Green traps can be useful for catching
leafhoppers and certain other pests
found in outdoor environments.

9. SHOOT WEEVIL
FRUIT FLY
LEAF HOPPER

10. RED STICKY TRAPS
• Target pests: Hopper, Jassids and
certain aphid species.
• Red sticky traps are used for the pear
blight beetle (Xyleborus dispar). This
pest is particularly common in
orchards and vineyards.

11. PEAR BLIGHT
BEETLE
JASSIDS

12. WHITE STICKY TRAPS:
• Target pests: Whiteflies, aphids,
thrips , Shoot weevils and other flying
insects.
• White traps can be used as an
alternative to yellow traps and can be
effective for catching a variety of
flying pests.

13. WHITEFLY APHIDS
THRIPS

14. ORANGE STICKY TRAPS:
• Target pests: Jassids and Hoppers
• Orange sticky traps are used for the
carrot fly (Chamaepsila rosae).
• These pests not only attack carrots
(Daucus carota subsp. sativus), but can
also damage celery (Apium) and
parsnips (Pastinaca sativa).

15. • It's essential to identify the specific pest problem you have
and choose the appropriate sticky trap color to target those
pests effectively.
• Additionally, the size and placement of the traps are also
crucial factors in maximizing their efficiency in pest control.
• Remember that while sticky traps can help reduce pest
populations, they are often just one component of an
integrated pest management (IPM) strategy, which may
include other methods such as cultural, biological, and
chemical controls, depending on the severity of the
infestation and the specific situation.

16. REFERENCES
 https://www.tnagrisnet.tn.gov.in/home/pestDetails/
 https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/ta/org_farm/orgfarm_pest_mechanicalm
ethod_ta.html#
 https://plantura.garden/uk/pests/pest-control/sticky-traps

17. THANK
YOU
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