Factsheets: Technical information on agronomic and ecological issues

Light traps for insects

Light traps for insects Light traps for insects or phototropic traps use the principle of attracting insects by means of

Traps for mass capture of insects The traps for mass trapping of insects have the purpose of using the trapping

Insect monitoring traps Insect monitoring traps are normally used for two purposes: – scientific; – to establish the phytosanitary intervention

Entomological trap An entomological trap is a device which, by exploiting different solutions and mechanisms, is able to attract and

Use of the caper Scientific name. Capparis spinosa L. Family. Capparidaceae Dialect name: chiappira, chiappari Bushy perennial plant with woody

Use of the Wild teasel Scientific name. Dipsacus fullonum L. Family. Dipsacaceae Dialect name: cirimigna, combs ri lupu Annual herbaceous

Use of the Maidenhair Scientific name. Adiantum capillus veneris L. Adiantaceae family Dialect name: pitrusinu ri muru, capiddinu, filici millifogghi

Use of the Cane Scientific name. Arundo donax L. Family. Poaceae Dialect name: canna ri stenniri, cannizzu, canna ri cannitu

Oleolites The term oleolite means a preparation that uses oil as a solvent to extract fat-soluble active ingredients by cold

Essential oils Essential oils, also known as essential oils, are substances extracted from aromatic plant material, also called essences. These