Lures

摘要

An insect lure 30 comprises a pigmented polyethylene tubular container 40 closed at one end and having a tightly fitting sealing plug 42 in its other end. The sealing plug 42 is also made of polyethylene and may be pigmented. The container holds a carrier gel 44 containing a pheromone. The pheromone is slowly released from the gel and permeates through the polyethylene container into the air to attract male insects into a trap containing the lure. The carrier gel 44 may be pigmented. The pigment in the carrier 44 and container 30 help prevent photodegradation of the pheromone. Different pigments may be used to impart information.