Lobesia botrana

European grapevine moth

Principle Hosts

Grapes, Olives, Black Berries, Currant, Cherry, Nectarines, Plums,

Lilacs

Global Distribution

Central and Southern Europe, Eastern Russia, Caucasus, Central Asia, Japan, China, Thailand, Chile

Damage & Symptoms

Fruits attacked by the larvae may turn brown and rot. Leaves may roll and clusters of inflorescences tied with silk maybe observed

Method of Control

Mating Disruption & Monitoring

Application

A) Mating Disruption: 100-200 straps per hectare

B) Monitoring: 1-2 traps are required per hectare

Traps are placed 10cm above the top of the vine tree, with 1 trap per hectare.

Trap Type

Delta & Unitrap