Common name: Cotton bollworm
Scientific name: Heliothis armígera
Order: Lepidoptera
Affects: Cooton, corn, tomato, lettuce, lavender, among others.
Main season: Spring, summer and autumn.
Heliothis armigera, also known as Helicoverpa armigera or cotton bollworm, is a species of moth in the Noctuidae family. It is a highly polyphagous pest that causes significant damage to a wide variety of crops such as cotton, corn, tomato, lettuce, lavender, etc., making it one of the most destructive pests worldwide.
The morphology of Heliothis armigera varies throughout its life cycle, which includes four stages: egg, larva, pupa and adult (moth). The eggs are spherical and small, white or in a waxy colour, while the larvae, up to 40 mm long, vary in colour from green to dark brown or black.
Adult of Heliothis armigera
Eggs are usually found singly on young shoots and near flowers, fruits, buds or leaves. The pupae are green to brown in colour and burrow into the soil, where they undergo transformation before emerging as adult moths, which have a wingspan of 30 to 40 mm, with brown or grey forewings.
The complete cycle lasts 30 to 40 days, and the pest can have several generations per year, depending on climatic conditions. Adults, eggs, larvae and pupae can be found simultaneously. Its ability to adapt to different environments and its rapid life cycle make it a highly damaging pest for a wide variety of crops.
Life cycle of Heliothis armigera
Heliothis armigera polyphagous, which means that it feeds on a wide variety of plants. It attacks more than 100 plant species, including tomatoes, corn, peppers, cotton, sorghum, sunflowers, beets, cabbage, and carnations.
The larvae initially feed on flowers and leaves, where holes can be seen. They then penetrate the fruit by perforating it, usually near the stem. They feed indiscriminately on all fruits, although they prefer smaller ones, inside which they make galleries.
Damages caused by Heliothis armigera
It is recommended to install the traps at the beginning of the growing season, 2 to 3 weeks before temperatures begin to rise and adults start flying. In areas with mild winters, Helicoverpa armigera infestations can be active throughout the year.
Use 1 to 3 traps/ha. Traps should be active 2 to 3 weeks before the start of the insect flight.
Heliothis armigera captures in ECONEX POLILLERO TRANSPARENT BASE FOR ADAPTED TRAP SUPPORT
Heliothis armigera appears in crops due to a combination of environmental, agricultural and biological factors. It thrives in warm, moderately humid climates, which favour its rapid reproduction.
High temperatures accelerate its life cycle, allowing it to complete several generations in a single year. In areas with mild winters, the pest can survive year-round. Its ability to adapt to different climatic and environmental conditions makes it a global pest. Adults are excellent flyers and can disperse over long distances, facilitating the spread of the pest between different regions.
Large areas of a single crop provide an ideal environment for the pest to proliferate, as it finds abundant food without having to travel. The absence or reduction of natural enemies such as birds, bats or beneficial insects exacerbates the proliferation of the pest. To improve biocontrol, nesting sites and shelters for insects can be provided.
ECONEX HELIOTHIS ARMIGERA 2 MG 40 DAYS pheromone diffuser attracts male Heliothis armígera. It lasts for 40 days in the field ECONEX POLILLERO TRANSPARENT BASE FOR ADAPTED TRAP SUPPORT, ECONEX DISPOSABLE WHITE TRIANGULAR or ECONEX FOLDING WHITE TRIANGULAR WITHOUT SHEETS can be used
ECONEX POLILLERO POLILLERO is the most suitable trap for capturing lepidoptera, especially large moths. It is a funnel-type trap made of UV-resistant plastic polymer. It has an average life span of 6 to 7 years. ECONEX POLILLERO TRANSPARENT BASE FOR ADAPTED TRAP SUPPORT has the same characteristics as ECONEX POLILLERO but comes with a base for use with ECONEX POLILLERO SUPPORT.
ECONEX HELIOTHIS ARMIGERA 2 MG 40 DAYS
Pheromone diffuser for Heliothis armigera, biocontrol, with an in-field duration of 40 days.
Code: UIPHOVA016
OMDF registration number (Spanish Ministry of Agriculture): 116/2016
ECONEX POLILLERO
Code: UIPFETA001
OMDF registration number (Spanish Ministry of Agriculture): 123/2015
ECONEX POLILLERO TRANSPARENT BASE FOR ADAPTED TRAP SUPPORT
Code: UIPFETA298
OMDF registration number (Spanish Ministry of Agriculture): 123/2015
ECONEX POLILLERO SUPPORT
Code: UIPFETA300
ECONEX DISPOSABLE WHITE TRIANGULAR
Code: UIPFETA242
OMDF registration number (Spanish Ministry of Agriculture): 094/2024
ECONEX FOLDING WHITE TRIANGULAR WITHOUT SHEETS
28x20x11 cm, hanger included.
Code: UIPFETA273
OMDF registration number (Spanish Ministry of Agriculture): 064/2014
ECONEX SHEET FOR TRIANGULAR 1 UNIT PACK
Sticky sheet of 20 x 19 cm.
Code: UIPFETA248
OMDF registration number (Spanish Ministry of Agriculture): 048/2024
ECONEX FOLDING WHITE TRIANGULAR WITHOUT SHEETS is activated by placing an ECONEX SHEET FOR TRIANGULAR 1 UNIT PACK at the base of the trap. The sheet is impregnated with a solvent-free, pressure-sensitive adhesive that traps insects.
ECONEX DISPOSABLE WHITE TRIANGULAR consists of a 0.3 mm thick white PET sheet, coated on the inside with a solvent-free contact adhesive film, protected by a strip of silicone paper to retain insects. The trap is equipped with a hanger and has holes in the corners so that it can be hung up once folded.
The ECONEX FOLDING WHITE TRIANGULAR WITHOUT SHEETS and ECONEX DISPOSABLE WHITE TRIANGULAR traps stand out above all for their simplicity of use and will remain effective until the pheromone is exhausted or the sticky sheet (or surface) is saturated. They are not recommended for use in areas with high levels of dust in the air.
ECONEX HELIOTHIS ARMIGERA 2 MG 40 DAYS diffusers should be stored in their original packaging in a refrigerator at 4ºC or in a freezer at -18ºC, in which case they will remain effective for 2 and 4 years respectively, away from food and drink.
ECONEX HELIOTHIS ARMIGERA 2 MG 40 DAYS
Corrugated cardboard box containing 400 units (20 packs of 20 units)
Box dimensions: 0,24 x 0,32 x 0,22 m (width x length x height)
Box weight: 1,5 kg.
Explicative leaflet about how the product works included
Box with 400 units.
(20 packs x 20 units)
ECONEX POLILLERO
Corrugated cardboard box with 35 units.
Box dimensions: 0,40 x 0,60 x 0,35 m (width x length x height)
Box weight: 9,80 kg.
Number of boxes per pallet: 20
Pallet dimensions: 0,80 x 1,20 x 1,95 m (width x length x height)
Pallet weight: 206 kg
Box with 35 units.
ECONEX POLILLERO TRANSPARENT BASE FOR ADAPTED TRAP SUPPORT
Corrugated cardboard box with 27 units
Box dimensions: 0,40 x 0,60 x 0,35 m (width x length x height)
Box weight: 7,50 kg.
Number of boxes per pallet: 20
Pallet dimensions: 0,80 x 1,20 x 1,95 m (width x length x height)
Pallet weight: 160 kg
Box with 27 units.
ECONEX FOLDING WHITE TRIANGULAR WITHOUT SHEETS
Corrugated cardboard box with 150 units
Box dimensions: 0,40 x 0,60 x 0,35 m (width x length x height)
Box weight: 10,60 kg.
Number of boxes per pallet: 20
Pallet dimensions: 0,80 x 1,20 x 1,95 m (width x length x height)
Pallet weight: 222 kg
Box with 150 units.
ECONEX SHEET FOR TRIANGULAR 1 UNIT PACK
Corrugated cardboard box with 500 units.
Box dimensions: 0,29 x 0,42 x 0,21 m (width x length x height)
Box weight: 10,75 kg.
Number of boxes per pallet: 50
Pallet dimensions: 1,00 x 1,10 x 1,25 m (width x length x height)
Pallet weight: 545 kg
Box with 500 units.
ECONEX DISPOSABLE WHITE TRIANGULAR
Corrugated cardboard box with 250 units.
Box dimensions: 0,29 x 0,42 x 0,21 m (width x length x height)
Box weight: 13,10 kg.
Number of boxes per pallet: 50
Pallet dimensions: 1,00 x 1,10 x 1,25 m (width x length x height)
Pallet weight: 665 kg
Box with 250 units.
ECONEX HELIOTHIS ARMIGERA LEAFLET
Leaflet in PDF format that can be downloaded by clicking on the image.
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