Poison bait

What is a Poison Bait?

• It is the combination of Bait + Poison

Why it is used ?

• It is useful against nocturnal insects like Spodoptera litura  and Mythimna separata
  

How it is prepared and used?

Ingredients (for one hectare):

1. Rice /Wheat Bran - 50 kg

2. Jaggery - 05 kg

3. Monocrotophos - 625 ml

4. Water- Approx. 4.0 l n

Procedure for preparation:

• Dissolve jaggery in little quantity of water nMix Monocrotophos in this water
• Wet the bran with water nMix jaggery + Monocrotophos solution to bran
• Mix them thoroughly till it becomes friable stage
• Hands should be covered with gloves while mixing
• Ferment the bran by storing in a gunny bag overnight

How to use the poison bait?

• Bait prepared should be broadcasted in the field during evening hours.

What are the precautions to be taken after its application?

• After application up to 48 hours poultry birds and small animals should not be allowed into the field.