Russell IPM Pest Control Products

For over 30 years, Russell IPM has been a leading developer and manufacturer of integrated pest management technologies and has developed hundreds of insect pheromones traps for pest control and public health. We supply globally, maintaining our position at the forefront by providing cutting edge, timeless monitoring, and control technology with a range of specialist systems.

With the demand for non-toxic, cost-effective pest control increasing, Russell IPM offers innovative pest control solutions that are proven to simplify the monitoring and trapping of a range of species including common pests such as cockroaches, house flies, rodents, wasps, bed bugs and silverfish. We specialise in solutions for stored product insects and with a steadfast commitment to pheromone-based research and development, we have translated science into customer-focused products that are effective, accurate and economical.

All stages of food production, transit and storage are susceptible to pest infestation and stored food handlers should be proactive in monitoring and protecting against stored product insects. To aid them, Russell IPM has developed a diverse range of trapping and monitoring solutions for the full spectrum of stored product insects.

Our solutions provide proven performance for pest controllers, hygiene officers, auditors, and businesses, to conduct an accurate integrated pest management programme and evaluation.

Our products are made with the highest quality cardboard, plastic and glue and are easy to use, nontoxic and deliver effective results. They apply to a range of potential infestation sites, including domestic residences, public buildings, retail, food handling and processing facilities.

In recognition of outstanding achievements Russell IPM were granted: The Queen’s award for Enterprise: INTERNATIONAL TRADE 2011, The Queen’s award for Enterprise: INNOVATION 2012 and

The Queen’s award for Enterprise: INNOVATION 2018.

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Dismate PE is a powerful, non-toxic mating disruption system used to combat food moths in food processing and manufacturing facilities. Dismate PE has provided effective moth control in food manufacturing industries across Europe, for over 20 years. By reducing the likelihood of successful mating, Dismate PE rapidly and substantially decreases the resident population of food moths such as Plodia and Ephestia species and prevents subsequent populations from becoming established. When applied as recommended, Dismate PE can permanently remove and prevent moth infestations in food processing and storage premises.

Benefits

A non-toxic, safe, and effective, year-round system that disrupts mating without the use of harmful chemicals or fumigation

A steady release of pheromones over three months

The pheromones cause sensory overload in the male moth antennae and compete with pheromone plumes produced by female moths, making males unable to locate females for mating

A preventative and curative solution without the need for downtime

Specially designed to control the key moth species which affect the food industry

The dispensers come in four distinctive primary colours, one for each season of the year, to serve as a reminder of when to change them

Both the dispensers and cable ties are metal detectable

The system is available with wall brackets or just cable ties for easy installation

Target insects

The year-round natural mating disruptor

Indian meal moth Plodia interpunctella

Mediterranean flour moth Ephestia kuehniella

Tropical warehouse moth Ephestia cautella

Tobacco moth Ephestia elutella

Where to use

Mills, bakeries, pasta manufacturers, pantries, grocery stores, supermarkets, food processing, storage facilities and pet food stores.

Application method

Assembly

Take the dispenser, wall bracket and metal detectable cable tie out of the foil packaging. Place the cable tie through the hole in the dispenser and loop it through the hole in the wall bracket, pulling the cable tie to secure together. Once you have identified where you wish to place the dispenser, remove the sticky paper from the back of the wall bracket and position the wall bracket in place.

Where to place/distance

Suspend one dispenser approximately 2 metres high from the floor. Dispensers need to be placed 7 metres apart e.g., 1 dispenser every 49-50 metre squared.

In rooms smaller than 50 square metres, one dispenser will provide sufficient coverage. If the building is more than 10 metres high, then a second layer is required.

When installing Dismate PE, take into consideration the position of air exchange systems, air cleaning systems or air conditioning systems.

Full training will be provided by your supplier.

Dismate PE is not a replacement for hygiene. It is very important to maintain the cleanliness of the building to avoid encouraging breeding grounds.

Performance should be monitored weekly using the Xlure RTU or a moth pot and lure. Ensure that any monitors are placed at least 2 metres away from the Dismate PE dispenser.

Replacement

Dispensers need to be changed every 12 weeks. If a new wall bracket is not required, cut the existing cable tie and dispose of the old dispenser and cable tie. Add a new dispenser using the new metal detectable cable tie provided.

Storage

When sealed in the packet, keep Dismate in a cool dry place to ensure a shelf life of 6 months. If longer storage is required, keep in the fridge or freezer.

Product codes

X lure

The Xlure RTU is a ready to use diamond trap containing nature identical pheromones for attracting stored product flying insects.

Xlure RTU diamond traps can be used as part of comprehensive or simple monitoring programmes in food production and storage.

Designed to target Plodia/Ephestia species with the option of choosing one of our combo traps that include additional pheromones.

Benefits

Precision dosed pheromones and food attractants incorporated into glue for dual-action insect attraction. Pherogel™ technology used to ensure the steady release of pheromones

Traps multiple insects, reducing labour costs of handling individual pheromone dispensers

Insecticide free and non-toxic

Ready to use and disposable, therefore prevents possible contaminations from nicotine, pesticides, scented lotions etc

High quality cardboard with printed grid for easy insect counting

Metal detectable to prevent entry into food production lines

Data table to record weekly insect counts

Available with wall hangers that hold the trap away from the wall, allowing airflow to move the pheromone through the trap for a broader reach

Available in three pheromone combinations depending on monitoring requirements

Target insects

Angoumois grain moth Sitotroga cerealella

CAT-NLURE-P/E

CAT-NLURE-COMB04 CAT-NLURE-C5

Indian meal moth Plodia interpunctella

Indian meal moth Plodia interpunctella

Indian meal moth Plodia interpunctella

Mediterranean flour moth Ephestia kuehniella

Mediterranean flour moth Ephestia kuehniella

Mediterranean flour moth Ephestia kuehniella

Tropical warehouse moth Ephestia cautella

Tropical warehouse moth Ephestia cautella

Tropical warehouse moth Ephestia cautella

Tobacco moth Ephestia elutella

Tobacco moth Ephestia elutella

Tobacco moth Ephestia elutella

Cigarette Beetle Lasioderma serricorne

Khapra Beetle, Trogoderma granarium

Khapra Beetle Trogoderma granarium

Cigarette Beetle Lasioderma serricorne

Where to use

Pantries, grocery stores, supermarkets, pet food stores, food processing plants, food storage warehouse, mills and bakeries.

Application method

Assembly

The Xlure RTU is ready to use. Open the trap and push the two ends in to secure in place. Insert the hanger and suspend.

Where to place/distance

Place approximately 1.5 - 2 metres high from the floor. In a small kitchen or storage unit, one trap is sufficient to cover the area.

In larger factories or warehouses, place one trap every 100 square metres. When trying to pinpoint infestations, place more traps around fixtures and equipment.

The traps can be hung from any structure or wall. If using with Dismate PE, ensure that the trap is placed at least two metres from the Dismate dispenser.

Replacement

Replace every 6-8 weeks unless the trap is full earlier.

Storage

The traps should be stored in their sealed foil bag, in a cool dry place, for a shelf life of 12 months. If longer storage is required, store in a fridge or freezer.

Product codes

X lure

Benefits

Discreet monitoring trap, pre-baited with multiple pheromones. The trap can fit in tight spaces and transit vehicles, such as cargo ships and trains, as well as in food storage and processing facilities.

Monitors multiple insects, reducing labour costs of handling individual pheromone dispensers. Precision dosed pheromone incorporated into glue for insect attraction

High quality cardboard

Insecticide free and non-toxic

Small, compact trap size for use in areas where monitoring should be inconspicuous

Can be used to monitor specific areas of infestations e.g., focused monitoring around equipment and machinery

Ready to use, simple to apply and disposable

Can be suspended using the tab at the top, or secured to surfaces using the double-sided tape on the back of the trap

Target insects

Indian meal moth Plodia interpunctella

Mediterranean flour moth Ephestia kuehniella

Tropical warehouse moth Ephestia cautella

Tobacco moth Ephestia elutella

Cigarette Beetle Lasioderma serricorne

Where to use

Pantries, grocery stores, supermarkets, pet stores and pet food areas, food processing plants, food storage and warehouses, freight trailers, freight containers and water cargo carriers.

Application method

Assembly

Remove the protective release liner covering the glue area and fold the trap into the box shape.

Where to place/distance

Place in areas of suspected or previous infestation. In an open area, one trap every 25 metres square is sufficient.

The Xlure RTU Inspector can be placed in small crevices that other traps cannot fit into e.g. between goods on a pallet. Add extra traps to pinpoint infestations.

The traps can be suspended using the tab at the top, or secured to surfaces using the doublesided tape on the back of each trap

Replacement

Replace every 6-8 weeks, or earlier if the trap becomes full.

Storage

The traps should be stored in their sealed foil packaging, in a cool dry place, for a shelf life of 12 months. If longer storage is required, store in a fridge or freezer. CAT-XLINP-IMM/CB

Product code

Xlure RTU Inspector pre-baited traps for food moths and cigarette beetle. Box of 100

X lure

Benefits

X lure

Kit and refills

The Xlure MST (Multi Species Trap) is a bestselling multi-species trap for the most common crawling insects found in facilities along the food chain. Designed to reduce the cost of monitoring a wide spectrum of species by containing multiple pheromones and attractants in one trap

Sturdy plastic shell with replaceable ready-to-use cartridge

Combines multiple pheromones and attractants for monitoring the main crawling stored product insects

Insecticide free and non-toxic 360°/access for insects

Designed to provide an attractive sheltered environment to target insects

Trap top completely covers the slotted base, preventing dust and debris accumulation

Angled body on the trap facilitates the upward movement of insects.

Rough texture around trap base aids pest grip

Durable, compact trap that is easy to install, with a spill-proof replaceable cartridge

Tether system available to secure traps in place, preventing unwanted removal/displacement

Target insects

Biscuit beetle Stegobium paniceum Cigarette beetle Lasioderma serricorne

Rust-red flour beetle Tribolium castaneum Merchant grain beetle Oryzaephilus mercator Saw toothed grain beetle Oryzaephilus surinamensis

Flat grain beetle Cryptolestes pusillus

Grain weevil Sitophilus granarius Rice weevil Sitophilus oryzae

Confused flour beetle Tribolium confusum Khapra beetle Trogoderma granarium

Warehouse beetle Trogoderma variabile Flour mite Acarus siro

Where to use

Food processing plants, manufacturing plants, food storage facilities, mills, bakeries, retail food and pet food stores, homes and kitchens.

Application method

Assembly

Peel the foil lid from the refill. Click the refill into the base of the trap from underneath. Line up the trap so the tether system on the base fits through the hole in the plastic lid and click together.

Where to place/distance

The Xlure MST should be placed on a flat surface . In small rooms one trap will be sufficient. In larger open areas e.g. factories, kitchens or storage facilities, traps should be placed approximately 8-10 metres apart in a grid formation. More traps may be required in buildings with more than one level, where there are obstacles or if there are heavy infestations.

Replacement

Replace the refill every 6-8 weeks unless the trap is full earlier.

Storage

The refills should be stored sealed, in a cool dry place for a shelf life of 12 months. If longer storage is required, store in a fridge or freezer.

Product code

CAT-XLURE-MST-KIT Xlure MST kit

CAT-XLURE-MST-REFILL Xlure MST refills

Box of 5 traps and 5 refills

Box of 10 refills

CAT-XLURE-MST-TET Tether System for Xlure MST/FIT/HHB/RWT Box of 10

X lure

Benefits

X lure

and refills

The Xlure Fit (Fabric Insect Trap) is designed to target the most common and problematic cloth moths and carpet pests that destroy textiles and fabrics. The trap contains a special mix of attractants and insect pheromones.

Sturdy plastic shell with replaceable ready to use cartridge

Combines pheromones and attractants for monitoring a number of insect species that affect fabrics, carpets and clothes

Insecticide free and non-toxic/360° access for insects

Designed to provide an attractive sheltered environment for target insects

Trap top completely covers the slotted base, preventing dust and debris accumulation

Angled body on the trap facilitates the upward movement of insects.

Rough texture around trap base aids pest grip

Durable, compact trap easy to install with a spill proof replaceable cartridge

Tether system available to secure trap in place preventing unwanted removal/displacement

Target insects

Case-bearing clothes moth Tinea pellionella

Webbing clothes moth Tineola bisselliella

Black carpet beetle Attagenus unicolor

Varied carpet beetle Anthrenus verbasci

Where to use

Homes, apartments, museums, retail clothing warehouses, clothing manufacturers, textile, and carpet retailers.

Application method

Assembly

Peel the foil lid from the refill. Peel the release paper from the glue ring and insert into the refill. Click the refill into the base of the trap from underneath. Line up the trap so the tether system on the base fits through the hole in the plastic lid and click together.

Where to place/distance

The Xlure FIT should be placed on a flat surface. In small rooms, one trap will be sufficient. In larger open areas e.g., warehouses and manufacturers, traps should be placed approximately 8-10 metres apart in a grid formation. More traps may be required in buildings with more than one level, where there are obstacles or if there are heavy infestations.

Replacement

Replace the refill every 6-8 weeks unless the trap is full earlier.

Storage

The refills should be stored sealed, in a cool dry place for a shelf life of 12 months. If longer storage is required, store in a fridge or freezer.

Product code

CAT-XLURE-FIT-KIT Xlure FIT kits

CAT-XLURE-FIT-REFILL Xlure FIT refills

Box of 5 traps and 5 refills

Box of 10 refills

CAT-XLURE-MST-TET Tether System for Xlure MST/FIT/HHB/RWT Box of 10

X lure

Benefits

and refills X lure

Xlure HHB (Ham and Hide Beetle trap) is a monitoring trap attracting pests that feed on protein. Xlure HHB incorporates a multi-food lure and pheromone mix to ensure maximum attraction. Designed to target the most common pests that attack and contaminate meats, hides, bones, and cheese.

Sturdy plastic shell with replaceable ready to use cartridge

Combines pheromones and attractants for the monitoring of insects that impact meat and leather products

Insecticide free and non-toxic/360° access for insects

Designed to provide an attractive sheltered environment to target insects

Trap top completely covers the slotted base, preventing dust and debris accumulation

Angled body on the trap facilitates the upward movement of insects.

Rough texture around trap base aids pest grip

Durable, compact trap that is easy to install, with a spill proof replaceable cartridge

Tether system available to secure traps in place preventing unwanted removal/displacement

Target insects

Red-legged ham beetle Necrobia rufipes

Hide beetle Dermestes maculatus

Where to use

Curing houses, leather storage and retail, taxidermists, cheese production facilities, dried meat trading and storages, museums with animal skin or protein, dried fish storage and shops.

Application method

Assembly

Peel the foil lid from the refill and remove the release paper from the white glued ring inside the cartridge. Line up the trap so the tether system on the base fits through the hole in the plastic lid and click together.

Where to place/distance

The Xlure HHB should be placed on a flat surface. In small rooms one trap will be sufficient. In larger open areas e.g. warehouses and manufacturers, traps should be placed approximately 8-10 metres apart in a grid formation. More traps may be required in buildings with more than one level, where there are obstacles or if there are heavy infestations.

Replacement

Replace the refill every 6-8 weeks unless the trap is full earlier.

Storage

The refills should be stored sealed, in a cool dry place for a shelf life of 12 months. If longer storage is required, store in a fridge or freezer.

Product code

CAT-XLURE-HHB-KIT Xlure HHB kits

CAT-XLURE-HHB-REFILL Xlure HHB refills

Box of 5 traps and 5 refills

Box of 10 refills

CAT-XLURE-MST-TET Tether System for Xlure MST/FIT/HHB/RWT Box of 10

X lure

Benefits

and refills

Xlure RWT (Rice Weevil Trap) is a rice weevil pheromone monitoring trap containing both a powerful pheromone and food attractant to lure the rice weevil. Specifically designed for early detection of infestations, saving money on costly damage.

Sturdy plastic shell with replaceable ready to use cartridge

Combines pheromones and attractants for monitoring rice weevil insects

Insecticide free and non-toxic 360°/access for insects

Designed to provide an attractive sheltered environment to target insects

Trap top completely covers the slotted base, preventing dust and debris accumulation

Angled body on the trap facilitates the upward movement of insects.

Rough texture around trap base aids pest grip

Durable, compact trap easy to install with a spill proof replaceable cartridge

Tether system available to secure trap in place preventing unwanted removal/displacement

Target insects

Rice weevil Sitophilus oryzae

Maize weevil Sitophilus zeamais

Grain weevil Sitophilus granarius

Where to use

Food warehouses, food processing and manufacturing facilities, pantries and kitchens.

Application method

Assembly

Peel the foil lid from the refill. Click the refill into the base of the trap from underneath. Line up the trap so the tether system on the base fits through the hole in the plastic lid and click together.

Where to place/distance

The Xlure RWT should be placed on a flat surface. In small rooms one trap will be sufficient. In larger open areas e.g. factories, kitchens or storage facilities , traps should be placed approximately 8-10 metres apart in a grid formation. More traps may be required in buildings with more than one level, where there are obstacles or if there are heavy infestations.

Replacement

Replace the refill every 6-8 weeks unless the trap is full earlier.

Storage

The refills should be stored sealed, in a cool dry place for a shelf life of 12 months. If longer storage is required, store in a fridge or freezer.

Product code

CAT-XLURE-RWT-KIT Xlure RWT kits

CAT-XLURE-RWT- REFILLS Xlure RWT refills

Box of 5 traps and 5 refills

Box of 10 refills

CAT-XLURE-MST-TET Tether System for Xlure MST/FIT/HHB/RWT Box of 10

X lure

Benefits

Xlure Checkpoint combines a visual and chemical attraction, with its pre-baited checkered sticky liner and replaceable pheromone dispenser. This unique trap should be every pest controllers first choice for the monitoring of stored product pests.

Durable permanent trap designed for long term monitoring of stored product moths

When placed in a grid formation throughout a building, the trap can be used to keep moth populations low

High capacity to hold hundreds of moths

Waterproof and efficient in dusty areas

Replaceable liner coated in non-drying glue with pheromone

Shaped checkered patterned liner proven to increase visual attraction to the trap

The slow release, long life pheromone dispenser is sealed in a foil pouch to ensure efficacy and non-contamination

Insecticide free and non-toxic

Cap and cage provided for lure placement

Liners and lures can be purchased separately

Target insects

Indian meal moth Plodia interpunctella

Mediterranean flour moth Ephestia kuehniella

Tropical warehouse moth Ephestia cautella

Warehouse moth Ephestia ellutella

Where to use

Food processing plants, manufacturing plants, food storage facilitites, retail pet stores, homes, schools, hospitals and nursing homes.

Application method

Assembly

Remove the protective paper from the back of the liner and place the liner, sticky side inwards, into the moth catcher. Remove the lure out of packaging and secure in the cap and cage. Attach the cap and cage to the top of the moth catcher lid. Line up lid with moth catcher bottom and turn to secure together.

Where to place/distance

The trap should be used as a permanent part of an integrated pest management programme in large areas. Only the lures and liners need to be replaced. Secure in a grid formation throughout the building to ensure optimum monitoring. One trap every 100 square metres will provide enough coverage, however additional traps can be used in heavily infested areas.

Replacement

Replace lure every 13 weeks and liner every 6-8 weeks unless the trap is full earlier.

Storage

The lures and liners should be stored in their sealed packaging, in a cool dry place for a shelf life of 6 months. If longer storage is required, store in a fridge or freezer.

Product code

019-XLURE-CHK XLURE Checkpoint kit

019-XLURE-CHKLI XLURE Checkpoint liners

019-XLURE-CHKR XLURE Checkpoint recharge

Pack of 10 traps, 10 liners, 10 lures, 10 caps and 10 cages

Pack of 10 liners

Pack of 10 lures and 10 liners

PCT-M10-CAG XLURE Mothcatcher cap and cage Unit of 1

X lure

Benefits

The Xlure PE long-life lure comes as a clear polyethylene dispenser that releases pheromone evenly over a thirteenweek period. When using this long-life lure, replacement is only required four times a year. Specifically designed to release pheromones that attract Plodia and Ephestia species.

Precision dosed pheromone for insect attraction

A steady release of pheromones to ensure that the lure continues to attract for 13 weeks

Long-life pheromone dispensers, sealed in a foil pouch to ensure efficacy and non-contamination

Insecticide free and non-toxic

Target insects

Indian meal moth Plodia interpunctella

Mediterranean flour moth Ephestia kuehniella

Tropical warehouse moth Ephestia cautella

Warehouse moth Ephestia ellutella

Where to use

Food processing plants, manufacturing plants, food storage facilitites, retail pet stores, homes, schools, hospitals and nursing homes.

Application method

Assembly

Remove lure from the packaging and secure in the cap and cage. Attach cap and cage to the top of the moth catcher lid.

Where to place/distance

The PE long-life lure should be used in a moth catcher as a permanent part of an integrated pest management programme in large areas.

Secure the moth catchers in a grid formation throughout the building to ensure optimum monitoring. One trap every 100 square metres will provide enough coverage. However, additional traps can be used in heavily infested areas.

Replacement

Replace lure and liner every 13 weeks.

Storage

The lures should be stored in their sealed packaging, in a cool dry place for a shelf life of 6 months. If longer storage is required, store in a fridge or freezer.

Product code

CAT-M11

Long life lure

Unit of 1

X lure

The Xlure 4seasons comprises four colourcoded, slow-release pheromone monitoring lures, specifically designed to release pheromones that attract the Plodia and Ephestia species. One colour to be used for each season, to maximise catch throughout the year.

Benefits

Precision dosed pheromones for insect attraction

A steady release of pheromones to ensure that the lure continues to attract for 13 weeks

Long-life pheromone dispensers are sealed in a foil pouch to ensure efficacy and non-contamination

Insecticide free and non-toxic

Lures comes in four colours for the quarters of the year as a reminder of when to change them, providing easy visual auditing capability

Uses the Industry standard colour code; Spring - green, Summer - red, Autumn - yellow and Winter - blue

Target insects

Indian meal moth Plodia interpunctella

Mediterranean flour moth Ephestia kuehniella

Tropical warehouse moth Ephestia cautella

Warehouse moth Ephestia ellutella

Where to use

Food processing plants, manufacturing plants, food storage facilities, retail pet stores, homes, kitchens, hospitals and nursing homes.

Application method

Assembly

Remove lure from packaging and secure in the cap and cage. Attach cap and cage to the top of the moth catcher lid.

Where to place/distance

The Xlure 4seasons should be used in a moth catcher, placed as a permanent part of an integrated pest management programme in large areas. Secure the moth catchers in a grid formation throughout the building to ensure optimum monitoring. One trap every 100 square metres will provide enough coverage.

Replacement

Replace lure every 13 weeks. Alternate the colour of lure on each replacement.

Storage

The lures should be stored in their sealed packaging, in a cool dry place for a shelf life of 6 months. If longer storage is required, store in a fridge or freezer.

Product code

CAT-M11-100XLB

CAT-M11-100XLG

CAT-M11-100XLR

CAT-M11-100XLY

Xlure blue

Xlure green

Xlure red

Xlure yellow

Box of 100

Box of 100

Box of 100

Box of 100

Benefits

Moth catcher

A sturdy, waterproof plastic trap for moths, designed to make monitoring of key moth pests simple and efficient. The yellow sticky liners and bottoms, which are also available, ensure that pests caught stay trapped and can be easily removed. The moth catcher can be used with the Xlure 4Seasons or PE Lure when monitoring food moths.

Durable permanent trap designed for long term monitoring of stored product moths

Can be placed in a grid formation throughout a building to keep moth populations low.

High capacity to hold hundreds of moths

Waterproof and efficient in dusty areas

Replaceable liner coated in non-drying glue

Shaped yellow liner proven to add visual attraction to the trap

Slow-release, long-life pheromone dispenser is sealed in a foil pouch to ensure efficacy and non-contamination

Insecticide free and non-toxic

Cap and cage provided for lure placement

Liners and lures can be purchased separately

Target insects

Indian meal moth Plodia interpunctella

Mediterranean flour moth Ephestia kuehniella

Tropical warehouse moth Ephestia cautella

Warehouse moth Ephestia ellutella

Where to use

Food processing plants, manufacturing plants, food storage facilities, retail pet stores, homes, kitchens, hospitals and nursing homes.

Application method

Assembly

Remove the protective paper from the back of the liner with the sticky side facing inwards in the moth catcher. Remove lure out of packaging and secure in the cap and cage. Attach the cap and cage to the top of the moth catcher lid. Line up lid with moth catcher bottom and turn to secure together. When using a moth catcher sticky base, remove protective paper and place sticky side up inside the bottom of the trap.

Where to place/distance

The trap is a tool that should be used as a permanent part of an integrated pest management programme in large areas. Only the lures and liners need to be replaced. Secure in a grid formation throughout the building to ensure optimum monitoring. One trap every 100 square metres will provide enough coverage, however additional traps can be used in heavily infested areas.

Replacement

Replace lure every 13 weeks and liner every 6-8 weeks unless the trap is full earlier.

Storage

The lures and liners should be stored in their sealed packaging, in a cool dry place for a shelf life of 6 months. If longer storage is required, store in a fridge or freezer.

Product code

PCT-M10-GYN

PCT-M10-GYW

CAT-MW-50

CAT-MWB-50

CAT-MWB-INS

PCT-M10-CAG

Moth catcher trap (green\yellow\natural)

Moth catcher trap ( green\yellow\white)

Yellow moth walls

Yellow moth walls base

Moth pot glue boards (white)

Mothcatcher cap and cage

Unit of 1

Unit of 1

Pack of 25

Pack of 25

Pack of 25

Unit of 1

Benefits

Pheronet

Meal Moth

Ready to use Pheronet traps, containing pre-baited glue, comprising of pheromones which act as an attractant for common stored product moths.

Precision dosed pheromone for insect attraction, pre-baited in non-drying glue

Detects moth activity at early stage to prevent infestation

High quality cardboard

Ready to use

Insecticide free and non-toxic

Versatile, small, compact trap for use in tight spots or areas where monitoring should be inconspicuous

Can be used to monitor specific areas for infestations e.g. focus monitoring around furniture

Cigarette beetle Lasioderma serricorne pheromone can be added on request, depending on order quantity

Target insects

Indian meal moth Plodia interpunctella Mediterranean flour moth Ephestia kuehniella

Tropical warehouse moth Ephestia cautella Warehouse moth Ephestia ellutella

Cigarette beetle Lasioderma serricorne

Where to use

Homes and apartments, food processing plants, kitchens, bakeries, pet shops and freight containers.

Application method

Assembly

Remove protective paper, fold the trap into a triangle and secure the tab with the glue patch. Place the pheromone onto the centre of the trap.

Where to place/distance

In a small room, e.g., a kitchen, one trap will be sufficient. In a larger area place one trap every 25 metres squared. When trying to pinpoint infestations, more traps can be used. Place additional traps around fittings and equipment if needed, making sure they are still placed where they can be inspected easily. The trap can be hung or placed on a flat surface.

Replacement

Replace trap after 12 weeks unless full earlier.

Storage

The traps should be stored in their sealed packaging, in a cool dry place for a shelf life of 12 months. If longer storage is required, store in a fridge or freezer.

Product code

CMR-PEK-10

Pheronet food moth traps Pack of 10

Benefits

Pheronet

Clothes moth

A discreet, pre-baited sticky trap that monitors and detects moth activity at an early stage in order to prevent infestation. Successfully used in a large census for data capture of moth infestations in homes around the country, this trap is effective for monitoring the Webbing-cloths moth Tineola bisselliella, and the Pale-backed clothes moth Monopis crocicapitella.

Precision dosed pheromone for insect attraction, pre-baited in non-drying glue

Detects moth activity at early stage to prevent infestation

High quality cardboard

Ready to use

Insecticide free and non-toxic

Versatile, small, compact trap for use in tight spots or areas where monitoring should be inconspicuous

Can be used to monitor specific areas of infestation e.g. focus monitoring around furniture or in wardrobes

Target insects

Monopis crocicapitella

Casemaking clothes moth Tinea pellionella

Where to use

Homes, apartments, museums, retail clothing warehouses, clothing manufacturers, textile and carpet retailers.

Application method

Assembly

Remove protective paper, fold the trap into a triangle and secure with the tab with glue patch. As the trap is pre-baited no lure is required.

Where to place/distance

In a small area, e.g., wardrobe, one trap will be sufficient. In a larger area, place one trap every 25 metres squared. When trying to pinpoint infestations, more traps can be used. Place additional traps around fittings and equipment if needed, making sure they are still placed where they can be inspected easily. The trap can be hung or placed on a flat surface.

Replacement

Replace trap after 12 weeks unless full earlier.

Storage

The traps should be stored in their sealed packaging, in a cool dry place for a shelf life of 12 months. If longer storage is required, store in a fridge or freezer.

Product code

CAT-NO40-242 Pheronet cloth moth traps

Pack of 10

Crawling Insect Trap

The discreet trap has been designed to be placed where problem insects have been seen. Simply assemble the trap and place in the problem area. Once the pest enters the trap it will become stuck on the high tack glue surface.

Benefits

Discreet, pre-baited, ready to use traps

Precision dosed pheromone for insect attraction in non-drying glue

Easily hidden in wardrobes and cupboards, under equipment and furniture

High tack glue on high quality cardboard

Monitor and detects insect activity at an early stage in order to prevent infestation

Pesticide free and non-toxic

Clean, simple and ready to use

No risk to children or pets

Can be used all year round indoors

3 traps in retail sleeve, ideal pack size for the average home

Target insects

Common crawling insects

Where to use

Homes, apartments, schools, nursing homes, shops, kitchens.

Application method

Assembly

Remove the protective paper from the inside of the trap and fold into a triangle. Secure using the sticky flap at the top. For best results, ensure base of the trap is flat when placed on surfaces.

Where to place/distance

Place where insect activity has been detected

Replacement

Replace trap every 6 - 8 weeks, or earlier if full. This product can be disposed of in normal household waste

Storage

Store in a cool dry place for a shelf life of 24 months.

Product codes

Cloth Moth Trap

A simple, effective and easyto-use trap that monitors and catches cloth moths inside the house. The trap targets common cloth eating moths such as Tineola bisselliella and Tinea pellionella using pheromones and other insect attractants.

Benefits

Discreet, pre-baited, ready to use traps

Precision dosed pheromone lure for insect attraction into non-drying glue

Easily hidden in wardrobes and cupboards, under equipment and furniture

High tack glue on high quality cardboard

Monitor and detects insect activity at an early stage in order to prevent infestation

Pesticide free and non-toxic

Clean, simple and ready to use

No risk to children or pets

Can be used all year round indoors

3 traps in retail sleeve, ideal pack size for the average home

Case-bearing clothes moth Tinea pellionella

Webbing clothes moth Tineola bisselliella Monopis crocicapitella

Where to use

Homes, apartments, schools, nursing homes, shops.

Application method

Assembly

Remove the protective paper from the inside of the trap. Secure using the sticky flap at the top.

Remove pheromone lure for foil bag and place ring unopened on glue part of trap. For best results, ensure base of the trap is flat when placed on surfaces.

Where to place/distance

Place where cloth moth activity has been detected

Replacement

Replace trap every 6 - 8 weeks, or earlier if full. This product can be disposed of in normal household waste.

Storage

Store in a cool dry place for a shelf life of 24 months. CMR-SXLURE-CM-1 Maxlure Cloth Moth Trap Pack of 3

Product codes

The unique dual-action trap that has been designed to be placed where problem insect have been seen. Pests are enticed by the visual stimulants and sweet aroma of the food lure. Simply assemble the trap and place in the problem area. Once the pest enters the trap it will become stuck on the high tack glue surface.

Benefits

Discreet, pre-baited, ready to use traps

Precision dosed pheromone for insect attraction in non-drying glue

Easily hidden in wardrobes and cupboards, under equipment and furniture

High tack glue on high quality cardboard

Monitor and detects insect activity at an early stage in order to prevent infestation

Pesticide free and non-toxic

Clean, simple and ready to use

No risk to children or pets

Can be used all year round indoors

3 traps in retail sleeve, ideal pack size for the average home

Target insects

Fruit Fly Trap

Fruit Fly Drosophila melanogaster

Where to use

Homes, kitchens, apartments, nursing homes, shops.

Application method

Assembly

Remove the protective paper from the inside of the trap and fold into a triangle. Secure using the sticky flap at the top. For best results, ensure base of the trap is flat when placed on surfaces.

Where to place/distance

Place where fruit fly activity has been detected

Replacement

Replace trap every 6 - 8 weeks, or earlier if full. This product can be disposed of in normal household waste.

Storage

Store in a cool dry place for a shelf life of 24 months.

Product codes

Food Moth Trap

Ready to use traps containing pre-baited glue comprising pheromones acting as an attractant for common kitchen/food moths. Compact and easy to tuck away on top shelves or under cupboards.

Benefits

Discreet, pre-baited, ready to use traps

Precision dosed pheromone for insect attraction in non-drying glue

Easily hidden in wardrobes and cupboards, under equipment and furniture

High tack glue on high quality cardboard

Monitor and detects insect activity at an early stage in order to prevent infestation

Pesticide free and non-toxic

Clean, simple and ready to use

No risk to children or pets

Can be used all year round indoors

3 traps in retail sleeve, ideal pack size for the average home

Target insects

Indian meal moth Plodia interpunctella

Mediterranean flour moth Ephestia kuehniella

Tropical warehouse moth Ephestia cautella

Warehouse moth Ephestia ellutella

Where to use

Homes, kitchens, pantries, apartments, nursing homes, shops.

Application method

Assembly

Remove the protective paper from the inside of the trap and fold into a triangle.

Secure using the sticky flap at the top. For best results, ensure base of the trap is flat when placed on surfaces.

Where to place/distance

Place where food moth activity has been detected.

Replacement

Replace trap every 6 - 8 weeks, or earlier if full. This product can be disposed of in normal household waste.

Storage

Store in a cool dry place for a shelf life of 24 months. CMR-SXLURE-IMM-1 Maxlure Food Moth Trap

Product codes

Safestore easyread pitfall traps

The Safestore easyread pitfall trap is made up of a clear plastic trap with preloaded glue inside the base. The traps are prepared to order, and come with a choice of pheromones for species-specific monitoring. Dispensers are carefully chosen to enable the most effective release of pheromones. The pheromones may come in a tube, a dosed vial/ring or rubber septa, depending on the

Benefits

Only attracts target species, designed for species-specific monitoring Acts as an early warning tool to potential infestations

Clear plastic easyread station for easy identification

Insecticide free and non-toxic

Dispenser types will vary according to the pheromone required to ensure the most efficient release Kits are built to order so pheromones are fresh when delivered

A food lure is added to enhance attraction of longer-lived feeding insects

Ready to use, simple traps

Target insects

The trap comes with the option to choose specific pheromone lures from a selection of insect species.

Pale-backed clothes moth

Cigarette beetle Lasioderma serricorne

Khapra beetle Trogoderma granarium

Sawtoothed grain beetle Oryzaephilus surinamensis

Indian meal moth Plodia interpunctella

Confused flour beetle Tribolium confusum

Black carpet beetle Attagenus unicolor

Where to use

Location depends on the pheromone chosen and for which insect detection is required.

Application method

Assembly

Open the trap. Place the lure in the centre of the trap on the glue and click the trap back together.

Where to place/distance

Place flat on the floor or surface. In a small kitchen or storage unit, one trap is sufficient to cover the area.

In larger factories or warehouses, place one trap every 100 square metres. When trying to pinpoint infestations, place more traps around fixtures and equipment.

Replacement

Replace every 6-8 weeks unless the trap is full earlier.

Storage

The traps should be stored in a cool dry place for a shelf life of 12 months.

The lures should be stored in their packaging, in a cool dry place for a shelf life of 6 months. If longer storage is required, store the lure in a fridge or freezer.

Benefits

Safestore Delta Diamond Traps

The Safestore Delta Diamond is a cardboard, glue trap that can be used with individual species-specific pheromone dispensers for stored product insects monitoring.

Unlike the XLure RTU, the Safestore Delta Diamond traps are not pre-baited with pheromones, allowing you to choose your monitoring lure. Dispensers are carefully chosen to enable the most effective release of pheromones. The pheromones may come in a tube, a dosed vial/ring or rubber septa, depending on the pheromone that is required.

Only attracts target species, designed for species-specific monitoring

Acts as an early warning tool to potential infestations

Insecticide free and non-toxic

Dispenser types will vary depending on pheromones to enable the most effective stable release

Kits are built to order so pheromones are fresh when delivered

High quality cardboard with grid for insect count

A food lure is added to enhance attraction of longer-lived feeding insects

Ready to use, simple traps

Target insects

The trap comes with the option to choose specific pheromone lures from a selection of insect species.

Pale-backed clothes moth

Cigarette beetle Lasioderma serricorne

Khapra beetle Trogoderma granarium

Sawtoothed grain beetle Oryzaephilus surinamensis

Indian meal moth Plodia interpunctella

Confused flour beetle Tribolium confusum

Black carpet beetle Attagenus unicolor

Where to use

Location depends on the pheromone chosen and the insect species being monitored.

Application method

Assembly

Open the trap and push the two ends inwards to secure in place. Place the pheromone lure onto the centre of the trap.

Where to place/distance

Place approximately 1.5 - 2 metres high from the floor. In a small kitchen or storage unit, one trap is sufficient to cover the area.

In larger factories or warehouses, place one trap every 100 square metres.

When trying to pinpoint infestations, place more traps around fixtures and equipment. The traps can be hung from any structure or wall.

Replacement

Replace every 6-8 weeks unless the trap is full earlier.

Storage

The traps should be stored in a cool dry place for a shelf life of 12 months.

The lures should be stored in their packaging, in a cool dry place for a shelf life of 6 months. If longer storage is required, store the lure in a fridge or freezer.

Benefits

The Qlure is a species-specific pheromone lure that can be used with a variety of traps to target different species, including beetles, weevils and moths.The powerful pheromone lure comes with a food lure providing additional attraction for effective monitoring.

Pheromones and dispensers individually designed for the most effective, stable release

Specific sex pheromones can be selected to target species of interest

Dispensers come as tubes, vials/rings, or rubber septas dependant on the pheromone selected, enabling effective release

Insecticide free and non-toxic

Early warning for potential infestations

A food lure is added to enhance attraction of longer-lived feeding insects

Target insects

A choice of pheromone lures from a selection of insect species.

Confused flour beetle Tribolium confusum

Khapra beetle Trogoderma granarium

Biscuit beetle Stegobium paniceum

Grain weevil Sitophilus granarius

Indian meal moth Plodia interpunctella

Black carpet beetle Attagenus unicolor

Larger grain borer Prostephanus truncatus

Lesser grain borer Rhyzopertha dominica

Where to use

Location depends on the pheromone chosen and for which insect detection is required.

Application method

Assembly

Take out of packet and place in the middle of chosen trap.

If using a moth catcher, place inside of the cap and cage and hang in the lid.

Where to place/distance

Lures should be placed approximately 1.5 metres high from the floor for flying insects and on the floor for crawling insects.

Each lure will cover 100 square metres however more can be used to pinpoint an infestation.

Replacement

Replace every 6-8 weeks unless the trap is full earlier.

Storage

The lures should be stored in their packet, in a cool dry place for a shelf life of 6 months. If longer storage is required, store in a fridge or freezer.

Food moth trap

Benefits

Robust cardboard trap for monitoring tobacco insects. Powerful pheromone lure that targets insects into the trap and onto the adhesive layer.

Cigarette beetle trap Food and cigarette beetle trap

Choice of 3 combinations of pheromones depending on monitoring requirements

Blue Tobaguard comes with Ephestia pheromones, Red Tobaguard comes with Lasioderma pheromones and Green Tobaguard comes with both

Designed to prevent loss and damage to tobacco Insecticide free and non-toxic

A food lure is added to enhance attraction of longer-lived feeding insects

High quality cardboard with a printed grid for easy insect counts

Ready to use, easy to place

Target insects

Tobacco moth Ephestia elutella

Cigarette beetle Lasioderma serricorne

Where to use

Food warehouses and processing facilities , manufacturing and transportation facilities, tobacco shops, stored tobacco premises, dried fruit and grain storage.

Application method

Assembly

Peel off the protective paper and fold the trap along the crease. Open the foil sachet containing the lure. Do not open the ring capsule, apply capsule to centre of the trap facing down. Assemble trap by inserting the tabs securely into the opposing slits.

Where to place/distance

Place the trap on/near the wall in the desired location near food commodity approximately 1.5 -2 metres high from the floor. In a small room or storage unit, one trap is sufficient to cover the area. In larger factories or warehouses, place one trap every 100 square metres. When trying to pinpoint infestations, place more traps around fixtures and equipment. The traps can be hung from any structure or wall or placed on a flat surface.

Replacement

Replace every 6-8 weeks unless the trap is full earlier.

Storage

The traps should be stored in a cool dry place for a shelf life of 12 months. The lures should be stored in their packaging, in a cool dry place for a shelf life of 6 months. If longer storage is required, store the lure in a fridge or freezer.

Product code

CAT-TG10-CB

Benefits

High in demand, the Silvercheck catches 3 times as many common Silverfish Lepisma saccharinum and Grey silverfish Ctenolepisma longicaudatum compared to a range of commercial traps tested. This ready to use, discreet trap is a self-contained cardboard station with a powerful sticky base and unique lure.

Designed with an irresistible lure to capture both silverfish and grey silverfish 3 times more effective than other traps tested

Attractant individually packed so it stays fresh until use

Insecticide free and non-toxic

Designed to be discreet and can be slid under equipment, furniture, in tight corners and behind objects e.g. cabinets, desks and closets.

Multiple entry points for silverfish and grey silverfish

High quality cardboard with wings over the centre window to keep out dust and provide air flow to disperse attractant

Double-sided tape on the back for firm wall attachment or placement around skirting boards and coving

Target insects

Grey silverfish Ctenolepisma longicaudatum

Silverfish Lepisma saccharinum

Where to use

Attics, basements, bathrooms, kitchens, student accommodation, museums, libraries, nursing homes, hospitals, paper mills and schools.

Application method

Assembly

Remove the protective paper and fold tab A into tab B. Tear the packet of attractant and pour it onto the centre of the trap.

Where to place/distance

Place near cracks and crevices where silverfish or grey silverfish like to hide. Position one trap every 25 square metres or more if you wish to pinpoint an infestation.

Lie on a flat surface or peel off the strip on the bottom of the trap to reveal glue to attach the trap to a wall or skirting board.

Replacement

Replace every 6-8 weeks unless the trap is full earlier.

Storage

Store in a cool dry place for a shelf life of 24 months.

Product code

CAT-NO32-247 Silvercheck kits

Box of 100 (10 x 10 packs)

Benefits

Highly effective

Safe, clean and easy to use

Insecticide free and non toxic

Intergrated specially formulated attractant

Lureking Bed Bug Monitor

Made with high quality cardboard and pressure sensitive glue

Rough card exterior on the ramps to enable the bed bugs to climb easily into the trap

Shiny card surface on the inside to prevent bed bugs from escaping

Compact trap for placement in difficult to reach places

Small and discreet, can be hidden behind or beneath furniture

Large entry points onto glue patch

Fits easily into corner

Double sided tape included to secure to a surface or wall if preferred

Target insects

Russell IPM’s Lureking Bed Bug monitor is a highly effective, premium monitor for bed bugs. It is pre-baited, easy to assemble and ready to use.

Bed bug Cimex lectularius

Where to use

Hotels, homes, apartment buildings, kennels and catteries, pet hotels, nursing homes, dormitories, vehicles, luggage storage, cruise ships and planes.

Assembly

Separate the traps into two by folding the perforation lines and pulling apart. Peel off the protective paper from the sticky base. Form the trap shape by inserting slot A into slot B. The trap is pre-baited and ready to use.

Where to place/distance

Place the trap where infestation is suspected, ensuring it is in a convenient place to check regularly. Ideal places would be under or next to the bed, behind curtains or next to furniture. The traps can be secured to walls and skirting boards using the double sided tape provided if required.

Replacement

Replace every 6-8 weeks unless the trap is full earlier.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place in their packaging for a shelf life of 24 months.

Product code

CAT-NO33-260 Lureking Bed bug monitor

Benefits

Highly effective

Lureking Cockroach Lowline Monitor

Russell IPM’s Lureking Lowline Monitor is the larger of two highly effective, premium monitors for cockroaches. The traps are pre-baited, easy to assemble and ready to use.

Safe, clean and easy to use

Insecticide free and non-toxic

Intergrated specially formulated attractant

Made with high quality cardboard and pressure sensitive glue

Compact trap for placement in difficult to reach places

Slim and discreet, can be hidden behind or beneath equipement and furniture

Four entry points onto glue patch

Angeled entry ramps can be assembled to facilitate upward crawling onto the sticky surface

Target insects

German cockroach Blattella germanica

Oriental cockroach Blatta orientalis

Australian cockroach Periplaneta australasiae

Where to use

Homes, offices, warehouses, restaurants, grocery stores, hospitals, nursing homes, schools, hotels and cruise ships, food storage and processing facilities.

Application method

Assembly

Peel off the protective paper from the sticky base. Form the trap shape by inserting slot A into slot B. Fold the tabs on the base inwards to create a slope for the cockroaches to climb up. As the trap is pre-baited, it is ready to use.

Where to place/distance

Place the trap where infestation is suspected, ensuring it is in a convenient place to check regularly. Dispose of the trap when the sticky base is covered

Replacement

Replace every 6-8 weeks unless the trap is full earlier. CAT-NO30-255 Lureking NO30 Box of 100 Product code

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place in their packaging for a shelf life of 24 months.

Benefits

Highly effective

Safe, clean and easy to use

Insecticide free and non-toxic

Intergrated specially formulated attractant

Lureking cockroach Corner Monitor

Russell IPM’s Lureking Corner Monitor is the smaller of two highly effective, premium monitors for cockroaches. The traps are pre-baited, easy to assemble and ready to use.

Made with high quality cardboard and pressure sensitive glue

Compact trap for placement in difficult to reach places

Small and discreet, can be hidden behind or beneath equipement and furniture

Two large entry points onto glue patch

Fits easily into a corner

Double sided tape included to secure to a surface or wall if preffered

Target insects

German cockroach Blattella germanica

Oriental cockroach Blatta orientalis

Australian cockroach Periplaneta australasiae

Where to use

Homes, offices, warehouses, restaurants, grocery stores, hospitals, nursing homes, schools, hotels and cruise ships, food storage and processing facilities.

Application method

Assembly

Separate the traps into three by folding along the perforation lines and pulling apart. Peel off the protective paper from the sticky base. Form the trap shape by inserting slot A into slot B. As the trap is pre-baited it is ready to use.

Where to place/distance

Place the trap where infestation is suspected, ensuring it is in a convenient place to check regularly. The traps can be secured to walls and skirting boards using the double sided tape provided if required.

Replacement

Replace every 6-8 weeks unless the trap is full earlier.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place in their packaging for a shelf life of 24 months.

Cockroach Monitors

Russell IPM’s

Cockroach Traps come in various sizes dependent on the target insect, from the large-sized No 30 trap to the smallest No 10 trap. Can be bought with additional lures or pre-baited, ready to use to suit customer needs. Made with high quality, food grade cardboard and pressure sensitive glue. The monitors can be personalised depending on the order quantity.

Benefits

Available in different sizes, shapes and glue pad or window positioning depending on monitoring requirements

High quality cardboard designed with angled slope entry ramps to facilitate upward crawling to the sticky surface

Insecticide free and non-toxic

A choice of separate cockroach tablets or attractant pre-baited in the non drying glue

Double sided tape available on some designs to secure to a surface or wall

Metal detectable safestore option available

Compact traps for placement in difficult to reach places

Private label available depending on order quantity

Target insects

cardboard

German cockroach Blattella germanica

Oriental cockroach Blatta orientalis

Australian cockroach Periplaneta australasiae

Where to use

Homes, offices, warehouses, restaurants, grocery stores, hospitals, nursing homes, schools, hotels, cruise ships, food storage and processing facilities.

Application method

Assembly

Depending on the trap, remove the protective paper and fold into shape, either by securing with the sticky tab or placing the tab into slit to secure into place. If the trap is pre-baited, it will be ready to use. If not, place the lure in the centre of the trap.

Where to place/distance

Place the trap where infestation is suspected, ensuring it is in a convenient place to check regularly. Traps with glue strips can be secured to walls and skirting boards.

Replacement

Replace every 6-8 weeks unless the trap is full earlier.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place in their packaging for a shelf life of 24 months.

Benefits

Roachmaster

Simple and effective plastic traps for the continuous monitoring of cockroaches.

The Roachmaster Traps come in two sizes with a choice of either replaceable pre-baited adhesive carboard liners or non pre-baited cardboard liners. Small and large cockroach tablets are available to buy separately.

Durable, sturdy and reusable plastic trap body

Waterproof

Available in two sizes, small (110x80x17 mm) and large (212x100x17 mm) (LxWxD)

Closing pins secure trap catch

Slim design, ideal for sliding under cupboards

Insecticide free and non toxic

A choice of plastic or high quality cardboard replaceable inserts available

A choice of non drying glue inserts with attractant tablets or pre-baited with pheromone

Target insects

German cockroach Blattella germanica

Oriental cockroach Blatta orientalis

Australian cockroach Periplaneta australasiae

Where to use

Homes, offices, warehouses, restaurants, grocery stores, hospitals, nursing homes, schools, hotels and cruise ships, food storage and processing facilities.

Application method

Assembly

Remove the protective paper from the cardboard insert. Open the plastic trap and place cardboard insert inside. If the glue is not pre-baited already, place the lure in the centre of the trap and click shut to secure.

Where to place/distance

Place the trap where infestation is suspected, ensuring it is in a convenient place to check regularly.

Replacement

Replace every 6-8 weeks unless trap is full earlier.

Storage

Store the cardboard inserts in a cool, dry place in their packaging for a shelf life of 24 months.

Product code

CAT-REPL-W Insect monitors large in white Box of 50

CAT-REPS-B Insect monitors small in black Box of 100

CAT-REPL-PB Pre-baited glue boards for roachmaster large box of 250

CAT-REPL-GBD Glue boards for roachmaster large box of 250

CAT-PB-CR-PGB-5980 Blank pre-baited glue boards for roachmaster small Box of 1000

CAT-CGB-5980 Card glue board 59x80mm (005) for roachmaster small Box of 1000

CAT-SSPB-CR-PGB-5980 Safestore detectable pre-baited glue boards for roachmaster small Box of 1000

CAT-R33 Small cockroach tablets Box of 1000

CAT-R22 Large cockroach tablets Box of 1000

Benefits

Four flavours available for specific pest control needs

Rodenticide free and non-toxic

Temperature resistant gel made from a stable material

Snap’Em Gel

Russell IPM’s Snap’Em gels come in four tempting flavours and are made with food grade baits that are proven to be very attractive to rodents. The food attractant gels are supplied in preloaded syringes, which can be used individually or in combination with a bait gun.

Four Unique Flavours

Clean and simple application to any bait station or trap without the need for a bait gun

Quick to attract both rats and mice, including bait shy rodents

Quick and cost effective solution to baiting snap traps and live catch traps

Can be used all year round, indoors and outdoors as part of a simple or complex monitoring programme

No risk to wildlife or pets

Target pests

House mouse

Mus musculus

Black rat Rattus rattus

Brown rat Rattus norvegicus

Where to use

Food processing and storage facilities, factories, warehouses, offices, schools, hospitals, hotels, restaurants.

Application method

Assembly

Take off the lid and place plunger into the back of the syringe. Dispense a pea-sized amount onto the trap of your choice.

Where to place/distance

Do not apply directly onto toxic bait or use with other food attractants. Place the trap with the lure close to where rodent infestation is suspected or where recommended as part of a monitoring programme.

Replacement

Replace lure every 4-6 weeks.

Storage

Store lure in a cool dry place for a shelf life of 24 months.

Product code

CAT-SNAPG-AN Snap’Em gel aniseed 30ml

Box of 12

CAT-SNAPG-CH Snap’Em gel chocolate 30ml Box of 12

CAT-SNAPG-CU Snap’Em gel curry 30ml Box of 12

CAT-SNAPG-PE Snap’Em gel peanut 30ml

Box of 12

Benefits

Four flavours available for specific pest control needs

Rodenticide free and non-toxic

Quick and cost effective solution to baiting snap traps

Quick to attract both rats and mice, including bait shy rodents

Clean and simple application into most snap traps

Snap’Em Tabs

Designed for simple and clean rodent attraction, the four flavours of the Snap’Em tabs are a non-toxic solution to effective rodent monitoring. The unique shape of the Snap’Em tabs allow for secure insertion into the socket of most snap traps.

Can be used all year round, indoors and outdoors as part of a simple or complex monitoring programme

No risk to wildlife or pets

Target pests

House mouse Mus musculus

Black rat Rattus rattus

Brown rat Rattus norvegicus

Where to use

Food processing and storage facilities, factories, warehouses, offices, schools, hospitals, hotels and restaurants.

Application method

Assembly

Take the tab out of the packet and place in the socket of your chosen snap trap.

Where to place/distance

Do not apply into a trap where toxic bait is present or use with other food attractants. Place the trap with the lure close to where rodent infestation is suspected or where recommended as part of a monitoring programme.

Replacement

Replace lure every 4-6 weeks.

Storage

Store lure in a cool dry place for a shelf life of 24 months.

Product code

CAT-SNAPT-CH Snap’Em tab chocolate

CAT-SNAPT-CU Snap’Em tab curry

CAT-SNAPT-PE Snap’Em tab peanut

CAT-SNAPT-AN Snap’Em tab aniseed

Box of 100 ( 10 boxes of 10 )

Box of 100 ( 10 boxes of 10 )

Box of 100 ( 10 boxes of 10 )

Box of 100 ( 10 boxes of 10 )

Benefits

Snap’Em Sprays

Russell IPM’s Snap’Em sprays come in four tempting flavours that are irresistible to rats and mice.

The spray can be used as bait itself or as a fragrance to disguise the odour of humans and new boxes. When applying the spray, rats and mice are less cautious to approach bait stations. The non- toxic spray can be used after every visit to ensure the rodents don’t detect human interaction.

Four flavours available for specific pest control needs

Rodenticide free and non-toxic

Clean and simple application to any bait station or trap

Quick to attract both rats and mice, including bait shy rodents

Quick and cost-effective solution to baiting snap traps and live catch traps

Can be used all year round, indoors, and outdoors as part of a simple or complex monitoring programme

No risk to wildlife or pets

Homogeneous mixture unlike other products available, do not need to shake before application.

Non-sticky texture

Up to 500 sprays in a 100ml ready to use bottle

Target pests

House mouse

Mus musculus

Black rat Rattus rattus

Brown rat Rattus norvegicus

Where to use

Food processing and storage facilities, factories, warehouses, offices, schools, hospitals, hotels and restaurants.

Application method

Assembly

Take off the lid and the dispenser is ready to use, no need to shake

Where to place/distance

Do not apply directly onto toxic bait or use with other food attractants. For best results, spray the attractant inside or outside of the bait box, at identified entry points or its surrounding areas. Place the sprayed trap close to where rodent infestation is suspected or where recommended as part of a monitoring programme.

Replacement

Respray every 4-6 weeks or each time the trap has been examined/touched.

Storage

Store spray in a cool dry place for a shelf life of 24 months.

Product code

CAT-SNAPSP-AN-100

CAT-SNAPSP-CH-100

CAT-SNAPSP-CU-100

CAT-SNAPSP-PE-100

CAT-SNAPSP-AN-30

CAT-SNAPSP-CH-30

CAT-SNAPSP-CU-30

CAT-SNAPSP-PE-30

Benefits

Rat and Mouse Lure

A tantalising blend of food-grade materials and designed specifically to attract bait shy rats and mice, this lure is available in 4 flavours; Original, Bacon, Choco-nut and Fish. Long lasting and able to be used all year round, Rat and Mouse Lure is highly effective in combination with glue boards, live animal traps and snap traps.

Four flavours available for specific pest control needs

Contains a fragrant blend of food grade attractants.

Rodenticide free and non-toxic

Does not contain any nuts.

Effective at attracting rats and mice, including bait shy rodents.

Clean and simple application with no need for a bait gun

Usable in various style traps

Can be used all year round, indoors and outdoors as part of a simple or complex monitoring programme

Target pests

House mouse Mus musculus

Black rat Rattus rattus

Brown rat Rattus norvegicus

Where to use

Food processing and storage facilities, factories, warehouses, offices, schools, hospitals, hotels and restaurants.

Application method

Assembly

Take off the lid and place plunger into the back of the syringe. Dispense a pea-sized amount onto the trap of your choice.

Where to place/distance

Do not apply directly onto toxic bait or use with other food attractants. Place trap with lure close to where rodent infestation is suspected or where recommended as part of a monitoring programme.

Replacement

Replace lure every 4-6 weeks.

Storage

Store lure in a cool dry place for a shelf life of 24 months.

Product code

CAT-MRA-30 Standard mouse and rat attractant tube - 30ml Unit of 1

CAT-BMRA-30 Bacon flavoured mouse and rat attractant tube - 30ml Unit of 1

CAT-CMRA-30 Choco-nut flavoured mouse and rat attractant tube - 30ml Unit of 1

CAT-FMRA-30 Fish flavoured mouse and rat attractant tube - 30ml Unit of 1

Benefits

Can be used in a variety of situations indoors

Non-drying adhesive

Effective and easy solution

Easy to install and remove

Rodenticide free and non-toxic

Biosnap glue boards are designed as an effective trapping system, only to be used as a last resort. The dry touch glue is suitable for even the most testing environments and can be used in conjunction with Russell IPM’s Rat and Mouse lure and the Snap’Em range.

Target pests

House mouse Mus musculus

Black rat Rattus rattus

Brown rat Rattus norvegicus

Where to use

Homes, offices, hotels, kitchens, food storage and manufacturing facilities.

Application method

Assembly

Open and ready to use.

Where to place/distance

Place 1 board every 10 square metres. Position glue board along runways where rodent activity has been seen.

For maximum effectiveness, apply a dose of non-toxic bait to the middle of the board.

Replacement

After a catch, the board must be removed and disposed of immediately.

Storage

Store lure in a cool dry place for a shelf life of 2 years.

Box of 200

Box of 100

Product code

019-Mouseboards-B Small black mouse glue board

019-Ratboard-B Large black rat glue boards

Benefits

WaspPro

Fly and Wasp Lure

Russell IPM’s WaspPro trap and Fly and Wasp Lure, used together, are a powerful preventative measure against wasps and flies. The wasp and fly lure is a powerful, non-toxic lure, containing food-based ingredients to encourage wasps and flies into the hanging WaspPro trap. On entering the robust and weatherproof WaspPro, the wasps and flies have no way to escape.

The attractant is a natural food source that is irresistible to wasps and flies

Once the insects have been lured into the large easy access funnel, they are trapped in the liquid inside

The trap and lure are sustainable and easy to use, for professional or amateur use

Insecticide free and non-toxic

Robust and weatherproof, designed for long service

High capacity to hold hundreds of wasps and flies

Economical solution to a wasp and fly problem

Target insects

WaspPRO and Fly and Wasp lure

Wasps Vespula vulgaris

Where to use

Outdoor seating, eating areas, gardens, pub gardens, parks, zoos, farms, stables, bin stores, landfill and waste transfer stations.

Application method

Assembly

Twist the trap so the base comes away from the top. Pour in 125ml of the wasp and fly lure into the base. Twist the top back on and hang.

Where to place/distance

To protect outdoor patios or gardens, place the traps 4-5 metres apart around the edge. For open areas such as farms, place the trap close to where the wasps and flies can be found such as in trees, bushes or on a wall or window. Ensure the lure in the traps can be replaced safely by avoiding placement of the trap next to nests.

Replacement

Replace the lure every 6-8 weeks unless the trap is full earlier.

Storage

Store the lure in a cool dry place for a shelf life of 24 months. If longer storage is required, store in a fridge or freezer.

Benefits

Maxifly kit

The Maxifly Kit is a robust and easy-touse solution for monitoring and trapping nuisance flies.

Use throughout the fly season in outdoor areas using the effective attractant Maxibait

The system comes with a swift and hygienic emptying procedure using Maxidry, which results in a soil-enhancing product suitable for the garden, soils, and compost.

Designed with a chimney effect to maximise attraction and successful trapping Holes at the top and bottom help to moderate the temperature so flies will continue to enter the trap on hot days

Effective, high capacity and simple to use

The lure contains a biodegradable pheromone and kairomone for double attraction

The trap, Maxi bait lure and Maxi dry are all insecticide free and non-toxic

Once the trap is full, the Maxidry is used to solidify the liquid, remove odour and make the waste easily disposable

Target insects

Waste can be added to compost as a potent fertiliser and is completely biodegradable Spill-resistant, economical solution to fly problems Housefly

Where to use

Outdoor seating, eating areas, gardens, pub gardens, resorts, parks, zoos, farms, stables, recycling facilities, landfill and waste transfer stations.

Application method

Assembly

Twist the top of the trap to separate it from the base of the trap. Fill the liner with water to the embossed line. Add 1 sachet of Maxibait and stir well. Place the liner back into the Maxifly trap and attach the lid, twisting to secure.

Where to place/distance

Hang the trap on the outskirts of an area you want to protect, where the flies are most active e.g. on a wall or in a tree, in the sun when cold and in the shade when hot. Do not place within 5 metres of the place you want to protect, as the trap will encourage flies to it. Do not place within 5 metres of breeding areas such as manure heaps. The trap works best hung when approximately 2 metres from the ground. If placed in a grid formation, hang approximately every 10 metres.

Replacement

When the trap is full, remove the lid and liner. Empty 1 sachet of Maxidry into the full trap and allow to solidify. Once the water has solidified, dispose of in soil or compost to help enhance soil.

Storage

Store lure in a cool dry place for a shelf life of 6 months. If longer storage is required, store in a fridge or freezer.

Product code

Xlure pre-baited Fly Rolls

The Xlure Pre-baited Fly Roll are highly attractive to a range of flies, combining the use of house fly pheromone with a visually attractive fly pattern. Suitable for a variety of applications, from the home and garden to professional pest control around farms and stables.

Benefits

Available in 3 sizes with a width of 10 cm, 20 cm or 30 cm

Rolls are 11 metres long (The first metre is uncoated to easily unravel and position in place)

Combination of pheromone and visually attractive pattern is enticing to a range of flies

Insecticide free and non-toxic.

Effective alternative to pesticides

High quality material and FDA-approved glue

Provides long lasting protection for up to 8 weeks.

Effective indoors and outdoors, wherever there is a fly problem

Simple to use for amateur and professional pest control

Target insects

Where to use

Outdoor seating, eating areas, gardens, pub gardens, resorts, parks, zoos, farms, stables, recycling facilities, landfill, waste transfer stations.

Application method

Assembly

Pull out the first metre of roll to expose the start of the glued surface.

Where to place/distance

Roll out the fly roll between two points near where flies are a problem. Hang in the area that you wish to protect, making sure it is away from pets and children to avoid accidental contact. For best results roll out in a warm sunny window or opening approximately 1-1.5 metres off the ground.

Replacement

Replace every 6-8 weeks or when full. Once the exposed surface is covered simply tear off and pull out a fresh sheet.

Storage

Store in a cool dry place for a shelf life of 24 months.

Product code

CAT-XLURE-FR10-PB Fly roll 10cm 1 roll

Benefits

Xlure Pre-baited Fly Boards 10cm/ 20cm/30cm/60cm

Professional

Available in a range of widths 10cm, 20cm, 30cm and 60 cm

Encompasses both a pheromone lure and a visually attractive pattern in order to entice a range of fly species

Insecticide free and non-toxic

Effective alternative to pesticides

High quality material and FDA-approved glue

Provides long lasting protection for up to 8 weeks.

Effective indoors and outdoors wherever there is a fly problem

Simple to use for amateur and professional pest control

Target insects

Where to use

Outdoor seating, eating areas, gardens, pub gardens, resorts, parks, zoos, farms, stables, recycling facilities, landfill, waste transfer stations.

Application method

Assembly

Peel back the protective paper and the board is ready to use.

Where to place/distance

Place the Xlure fly board in areas affected by flies. Hang the board to a wall. Use staples or tape to secure the board. Traps should be positioned approximately 1 - 1.5 m off the ground and approximately 6 metres apart.

Replacement

Replace every 6-8 weeks or when full.

Storage

Store in a cool dry place for a shelf life of 24 months.

Product code

CAT-XLURE-FB10-PB Xlure pre-baited fly board - 10cm wide 1 pack ( 60 boards)

CAT-XLURE-FB20-PB Xlure pre-baited fly board - 20cm wide 1 pack ( 20 boards)

CAT-XLURE-FB30-PB Xlure pre-baited fly board - 30cm wide 1 pack (20 boards)

CAT-XLURE-FB60-PB Xlure pre-baited fly board - 60cm wide 1 pack (20 boards)

Protakk

Benefits

Protakk Glue Boards

Protakk, replacement glue boards for electric fly killing machines, ensure maximum protection in areas where contamination of food is a risk. Russell IPM’s Protakk glue boards are manufactured to the highest specification using only top-quality raw materials and the latest Ultraviolet stable glue technology. The Protakk glue boards are coated with a glue layer strong enough to capture and hold even the largest insects preventing the risk of “crawl off” and will retain this strength throughout the servicing period ensuring greater flexibility when planning fly killer services.

Highly efficient and cost-effective solution ensuring complete peace of mind

Potent capturing effect for unparalleled results

Ultraviolet-stable glue technology that will perform to the highest industry standards

Available in a range of sizes to fit the most popular fly killing units

Dimensions available up to 450 mm x 650 mm in various pack sizes

Wide variety of thickness ranging from 180 gsm to 800 gsm

Bulk, no frills, affordable replacement inserts

Durable and easy to install or replace

Pheromones available on request to add to the board or pre-baited into the glue, depending on quantity

Can be customised to your own specification, depending on order quantity

Target insects

Where to use

Food storage and manufacturing facilities, kitchens, cafes and restaurants, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and printing facilities.

Application method

Assembly

Insert into UV Electric Fly Killer (EFK) compartment.

Where to place/distance

Placement depends on where the Electric Fly Killers are positioned.

Replacement

Replace every 6-8 weeks or when full.

Storage

Store in a cool dry place for a shelf life of 24 months.

Product code

Available on request

Stored Product Moths

Stored Product Moths

Stored product moths are pests of a wide variety of stored products, including grains, vegetables, tobacco, animal products and clothing. These important pests are ubiquitously distributed throughout tropical and temperate environments.

Damage

The larvae of these moths damage stored products through feeding or by contaminating products with excreta (frass) and webbing, which is used to assist larval movement. Adult moths do not damage foodstuffs through feeding, however their propagation of damaging larvae allow infestations to persist and the death of adults may contaminate food stores.

Life Cycle

Adult

Adults only feed on liquid food and water and do not cause crop damage. Females lay between 90-500 sticky eggs directly onto food surfaces. The number of eggs laid and their development time is highly dependent upon the species and environmental conditions.

Pupa Pupa are in silken cocoons. Under favourable conditions, adult moths emerge from pupation after 7 – 17 days (though many species can overwinter in storage) and may commence reproductive processes after only three days. Egg

Larva

Larvae are white but may possess a pinkish-brown or green tinge and at maturity (after four to five moults), they may be 12-mm to 19mm in length. At 25°C / 77°F, larvae will usually be fully grown in 26 days. They can overwinter in unheated buildings and take between 2 weeks and 2 years to reach maturity.

Monitoring and Management

Stores should be constructed to ensure they are easy to clean and maintain, well-insulated, well-ventilated and damp-proof. Cracks and crevices which may harbour moths should be filled. Stored products should be well packaged to prevent larval entry. Uncontaminated and contaminated products should be separated. Monitoring of adult moths is very important within control programmes because larvae are much more difficult to find as they hide within food stuffs. A variety of monitoring traps are available, including adhesive moth traps, attractant capsules containing kairomones, food attractants or pheromones lures. Dismate is a mating disruption product that can deliver a highly effective, residue-free control programme.

Egg take 1-18 days to hatch.

Lepidoptera

Description of Adult Insects

Stored product moths share distinctive characteristics. Two pairs of well-developed membranous wings with few cross veins, clothed with broad scales, and sucking mouthparts.

Plodia interpunctella

Indian Meal Moth (Dried Fruit Moth)

Feeds on: grain products, seeds, dried fruit, animal feed, and spices.

Ephestia elutella

Warehouse Moth (Cacao Moth, Tobacco Moth)

Feeds on: Grain products, cocoa beans, tobacco, dried fruits and nuts.

Ephestia kuehniella

Mediterranean Flour Moth (Mill Moth, Flour Moth)

Feeds on: Grain products, dried fruits, nuts and animal feed.

Ephestia cautella

Tropical Warehouse Moth (Dried Currant Moth)

Feeds on: Grain products, dried fruits, nuts, seeds and animal feed.

10 - 15

12 - 20

Inner third of upper forewing has a pale yellowish buff; remainder of wing is bronze coloured.

Upper forewing is well defined, with sinuate outer band on grey-buff background.

20 - 25

12 - 18

Upper forewing has an oblique, irregular inner band that is spotted or streaked, a lacking pale band along inner edge, outer band is obscure.

Dull grey-brown upper forewing, straight dark inner band, has a broad pale band along inner edge, outer band is obscure.

Diamond trap

Pitfall trap

Storеd Product Moth

European Grain Moth

The European grain moth or corn moth Nemapogon granella (family Tineidae) are reported to be a pest of a variety of mushrooms, cereals, stalks, legume seeds, flour, nuts, cork (e.g., bottle stoppers), and dried fruits. The larvae of this species prefer to feed on rotting wood and fungi in nature but will infest the stored products listed above if available. The European grain moth occurs in Europe, North America, Argentina, northern Asia and Australia.

Damage

These moths often infest warehouses, mills, museums, granaries and wine cellars. Signs of damage to stored products compared to other storage moths are not distinctive, such as the formation of clumps within products with silk and frass pupal cases, including an unpleasant musty odour. In addition, the presence of this pest can often lead to secondary infestation by mites. The pest often prefers to infest products with a moisture content of about 14%. The corks of wine bottles with mould growing on them are at greater risk of being infested by this pest. Moreover, the pest has also been reported to feed on mouldy cheese, animal fibres, hair, feathers, and dried meat.

Life Cycle

Pupa

Lepidoptera

Monitoring and Management

Stores should be constructed to ensure they are easy to clean and maintain, well-insulated, well-ventilated and damp-proof. Cracks and crevices which may harbour moths should be filled. Stored products should be well packaged to prevent larval entry. Uncontaminated and contaminated products should be separated.

Monitoring of adults is very important to inform of control programmes as larvae can be difficult to find as they within foodstuffs. A variety of monitoring traps are available, including adhesive moth traps, attractant capsules containing kairomones, food attractants or pheromones lures.

Adult: Forewing white with a basal black bar and mottled with brownish, black and grey patches. Hindwings are uniformly greyish-brown and surrounded by a fringe of long hairs. Head is covered with yellowish-white spiky scales.

Larvae: Body white with a pale yellow to dark brown head. Prothoracic plate is yellowish to pale brown.

Associated Russell IPM Products

Diamond trap

p. 38

p. 40 Qlure

Adults

Pupae

Coleoptera

Monitoring and Management

These beetles thrive in dark, warm, undisturbed places, so monitor routinely for adult beetles using Xlure MST for the presence of populations. If adults are found, look for larvae in their food source, especially in rarely used dried-produce, such as flour and spices. One good indicator of infestations is the presence of shot-like holes in the outside packaging of food items. Good hygiene is imperative; ensure that disused and old foodstuffs are removed from storage and destroyed. Birds’ nests are a source of infestation, and preventing access to the attic prevents re-infestation.

Stores should be constructed to ensure they are easy to clean, maintain, well-insulated, well-ventilated and damp-proof. Products should be well packaged and externally inspected for beetles before storage. Food storage areas such as pantries and cabinets need to be vacuumed thoroughly, including the crevices between floorboards, the corners of cabinets, and areas where mice may have hoarded food. Lowering humidity levels and freezing products will also decrease the likelihood of infestation.

Russell IPM supply re-usable (MST), or disposable (Safestore) traps, baited with food attractants, kairomones and pheromones (Qlure) that offer effective monitoring of adult beetles and are used to inform control programmes.

2.2

2

Associated Russell IPM Products

Many fine grooves run lengthways along the wing cases (elytra). There are three flattened segments at the tip of antennae. The biscuit beetle head is partially hidden by the pronotum and the eyes are dark and large. Stegobium paniceum is more common in warmer climates.

Very similar in appearance to the biscuit beetle. However, adults of the cigarette beetle are usually smaller. In contrast to the biscuit beetle, the elytra are smooth with weak punctuation. It has uniformly serrated (like the teeth of a saw) antennae, with 11 segments.

Stegobium paniceum Biscuit beetle

Lasioderma serricone Cigarette beetle

Diamond

Flour Beetles

Flour Beetles

The Rust-red (Tribolium castaneum) and Confused (T. confusum) flour beetles are two of the most common storage pests found in cereal-based products that are found in flour mills and bakeries. They also feed on oil seed, nuts, dried fruit, spices, chocolate and animal products. The red flour beetle can fly and has the highest rate of population increase of any stored product insect, multiplying 70x per month under ideal conditions. They are not cold tolerant, so do not over winter in cold stores. The flightless confused flour beetles are long-lived (1-3 years), and more tolerant of cold and very low humidity and have a 60-fold increase in population per month in good conditions.

Damage

Economic damage is caused by direct loss of milling yield due to feeding; rejection of product due to infestation; cost of management tactics; contamination by unpleasant odours (quinones) secreted by beetles in heavy infestations; and loss of consumer trust. When present in large numbers, flour beetles make flour product prone to moulding and the product turns grey. Because flour beetles are common and widespread, they cause millions of pounds worth of loss per annum.

Life Cycle

Monitoring and Management

Good hygiene is an essential part of managing food stores in order to find and remove the source of new infestations, flour beetles can feed and survive on the smallest amounts of grain. Stores should be easy to clean, well-insulated, well-ventilated and damp-proof. Cracks and crevices that can harbour the beetles should be filled where possible. Stored grain should be dried (<15% moisture content) and kept cool (<15°C) for long-term storage. Freezing infected stored products below -18°C/0.4°F for three days can destroy these species. Flour products should be stacked away from floors and ceilings to allow for inspection and cleaning. Maintain stock rotation. It is also advised to create robust, well-sealed packs with smooth surfaces as they can deter an insect attack. Monitor routinely with Russell IPM traps and pheromones to detect the presence flour beetles as part of your management strategy.

White, sticky eggs hatch in 6-14 days

The white pupae remain unprotected in the food stuff and darken as they age, taking 9-17 days to hatch.

Yellowy-white larvae moult 5-11 times, over 3-9 weeks, before becoming fully-grown at 5 mm long.

Larva

Egg

Pupa

Coleoptera

Tribolium confusum Confused flour beetle

Tribolium castaneum Rust-red Flour beetle

Tribolium destructor Dark flour beetle

Palorus ratzeburgii Small-eyed flour beetle

- 4.4

- 4.4

Antennae with 5 or 6 segmented club; slight ridge above the eye. Reddish -brown in colour.

Antennae with distinct 3segmented club. No ridge above the eye. Reddish-brown in colour.

- 4.4

- 3

Distinct from other flour beetles by being larger and darker. Black or dark brown in colour.

Small, round eyes with no well-marked club. Reddish -brown in colour. Latheticus oryzae Long-headed flour beetle

Gnathocerus cornutus Broad-horned flour beetle

Antennae with compact 5segmented club. Pale yellow.

- 5.8

Males with large, toothed mandibles, broader at base than near apex. Reddishbrown in colour. Gnathocerus

- 5

- 3.0

Males with large, toothed mandibles, slender and incurved. Reddish-brown in colour.

Grain Beetles

Grain Beetles

Grain beetles (Superfamily: Cucujoidea) are important pests of stored grains, cereal products, nuts, rice, drugs, oilseeds, cocoa, tobacco, dried fruits and meats. They can also be found within homes and commercial facilities.

Damage

Grain beetles consume grains and cereals, capable of significantly reducing the quality and weight of these products. Most importantly, infestations of these species cause stored grain, cereals and fruits to heat, leading to caking, mould growth, grain germination, tainting and discolouration; rendering such foodstuffs commercially unviable. Infestations of grain beetle damage might be identified by the presence of larval moults and cocoons and mould growth.

Life Cycle

Pupae

Adults

Larvae

Egg

Larvae are yellow-white with well-developed (biting mouthparts), brown heads and three pairs of prolegs on the thorax. Larvae molt 2-4 times before pupating. The larval stages may last four to seven weeks. The construct a cocoon in which to pupate.

The pupal cocoon is covered with small pieces of grain. Pupation takes between one to three weeks.

Adult grain beetles typically live for six to ten months, dependent on conditions. The breeding range for adults is 17.5°C-40°C (63.5°F-104°F) and at 32-35°C (89.6°F-95°F), a single life-cycle may be completed in less than 20 days.

Females lay between 40-410 eggs during their life-cycle (5-10 eggs per day). Eggs hatch between eight to seventeen days at 20°C-23°C (68°F-73.4°F).

Coleoptera

Monitoring and Management

Good hygiene is an essential part of managing food stores in order to find and remove and prevent the source of new infestations. Grain beetles and weevils commonly hide in storage fabrics and sacks, they are able to feed and survive on the smallest amounts of grain sacks. Therefore, cleaning is a crucial part of controlling these insect pests. Stores should be constructed to ensure they are easy to clean, well-insulated, well-ventilated and dampproof. If possible stored grain should be dried (<9.5% moisture content) and kept cool (<13°C / 55.4°F) for longterm storage. Freezing infected stored products below -18°C (0.4°F) for three days can destroy these species. Xlure MST should be used to monitor grain beetle populations, informing control programmes and preventing infestations.

Incapable of flight and possess characteristic “teeth”-like structures (saw-tooth) running down the side of the prothorax and a triangular head. Dark brown in colour.

Merchant grain beetle adults are similar in appearance to those of the sawtoothed grain beetle; however, this species has larger eyes, a narrower, more ovular head shape and is capable of flight. Dark brown in colour.

Distinctly oblong with antennae two-thirds as long as its body. Infests moulding stored grains, exacerbating damage. Reddishbrown in colour.

Food Storage Mites

Food Storage Mites

Storage mites infest a wide range of foods, especially cereals, throughout the food chain. Their very small size (averaging 0.5 mm) and translucency makes them very difficult to detect when numbers are low. In optimum conditions (typically 60-80% RH, 20-25°C), their short development life cycle leads to rapid population growth. Many species can tolerate starvation by forming a diapause stage that is resistant to desiccation, so they can survive in cracks and machinery for several months.

Damage

The damage caused by a mite infestation can lead to financial losses through deterioration of food quality, downgrading of products, end-user complaints and rejection of stock. In addition, some species of storage mites are strongly allergenic.

Life Cycle

Acari

Monitoring and management

Four main factors regulate mite numbers in stored products and food processing areas: Temperature (3-35°C); Moisture content (>13%); Food; Intrinsic rate of increase of the species. Controlling the storage environment and good hygiene are the first steps to good mite control.

Early detection and eradication of storage mites are essential to maintain food quality, value and reputation. The Codex standard for wheat for human consumption states that it should be “free from living insects and mites”. Informally, threshold limits in pet food are below 10 mites per kilogramme.

The Xlure MST trap has been specifically developed for monitoring of storage pests. It contains attractants and pheromones for different species and is made from non-toxic ingredients. The traps detect live mites and other storage pests allowing you to identify hidden mite infestations and refuges. Treatments can then be targeted for best effect.

Description of adult insects Image Outline

Acarus siro Grain mite

Glycyphagus domesticus

Lepidoglyphus destructor Glycyphagus mites

Thyreophagus entomophagus Flour mite

Tyrophagus putrescentiae Cheese mite

Carpoglyphus lactis Dried fruit mite

Cosmopolitan (inhabit all regions if not most regions of the globe). Allergenic. Feed on any food including mould. Infested food smells sickly sweet and tastes bad.

Cosmopolitan. Infest a range of products. Typically colonise food before other species.

Commonly infest flour and cereal products.

Cosmopolitan. Infests many foods, especially those with a high fat or protein content.

Infest a wide range of foods, including milk products, dried fruits, honey, beer, wine and animal feeds.

Associated Russell IPM Products

Grain Weevils

Grain Weevils

Grain weevils (Family: Curculionidae) are important pests of stored grain. They are able to infest undamaged grain and harden cereal products, such as pasta, and are less successful at breeding in fine cereal products. These weevils are common in both temperate and tropical climates. Typically they are spread by the importation of infested grain, from transport vehicles and storage facilities and via the seams of storage fabrics and sacks used for transport. Adult grain weevils possess a well-developed thorax, a pronounced rostrum (snout) and clubbed antennae. Adults feign death if disturbed by curling up their legs and remaining still.

The wheat or grain weevil, Sitophilus granarius, is the hardiest of the grain weevils and will overwinter in grain stores. This species may have three to four generations per annum in unheated storage. The rice weevil, Sitophilus oryzae, and maize weevil, Sitophilus zeamais, are less cold-resistant than Sitophilus granarius but can still be found in abundance amongst stored grains in temperate conditions (especially in heated warehouses).

Damage

The feeding habits of grain weevil larvae cause shrinkage and reduce the weight and quality of grain as well as increasing the likelihood of bacterial and mould growth. Mould growth and caking is propagated by grain weevil body heat in high-level infestations and may contribute to a significant loss in marketable product. Furthermore, dusty, white excreta (frass) from grain weevils can contaminate stored products and render them unpalatable.

Life Cycle

Curculionoidea

Monitoring and Management

Good hygiene is an essential part of managing food stores in order to find and remove the source of new infestations. Grain beetles and weevils can feed and survive on the smallest bits of grain and hide in storage fabrics and sacks. Therefore, cleaning is a crucial part of controlling these insect pests. Stores should be constructed to ensure they are easy to clean, well-insulated, well-ventilated and damp-proof. If possible, stored grain should be dried (<9.5% moisture content) and kept cool (<13°C/55.4°F) for long-term storage. Freezing infected stored products below -18°C/0.4°F for three days may destroy these species. Monitoring with Xlure MST is essential for detecting abundances of grain weevils and informing control programmes.

Sitophilus granarius Grain Weevil

Oblong-oval punctures on the prothorax and lack hindwings.

Colour: Dark brown (almost black), shiny in appearance. Sitophilus oryzae Rice weevil

Round and irregular punctures on the prothorax and hindwings.

Colour: Dark brown (almost black). Sitophilus zeamais Maize weevil

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Similar to the rice weevil, but longer (average 3 mm).

Colour: Dark brown (almost black).

Associated Russell IPM Products

X lure

X lure

Skin Beetles

Skin Beetles

Skin beetles (genus: Trogoderma) are some of the most invasive and destructive insect pests of stored cereal grains and oilseed products worldwide, especially in hot dry conditions. They are difficult to control, as they are able to survive for long periods without food, in dry conditions and on foodstuffs with moisture content as low as 2%. Larvae enter reproductive diapause in adverse conditions, surviving for up to seven years. Some populations have high levels of resistance to chemical insecticides. Populations of the Khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium), can expand so rapidly, that large numbers of larvae can build up on the surface of infested grain. The warehouse beetle (Trogoderma variabile) are more widespread and common, although they cause less damage overall. They are called skin beetles because they also eat the flesh off carcasses.

Damage

The khapra beetle is a serious pest of stored products and considered one of the worst 100 invasive species worldwide. The US invest $ millions in eradicating it as a quarantine pest. It has a wide host range including wheat, barley, oats, rye, maize, rice, flour, malt, noodles, legumes, cocoa, nuts and milk powder as well as many other cereal, oilseed, animal and high-protein dried products. Its rapid rate of increase results in heavy losses.

Life Cycle

Coleoptera

Monitoring and Management

Russell IPM supply re-usable (Xlure MST), or disposable (Safestore) traps, baited with food attractants, kairomones and pheromones (Qlure) that offer effective monitoring of adult beetles and are used to inform control programmes.

Trogoderma granarium Khapra beetle

Adults: 2 - 3 Larvae: 1.6 - 5

Adults possess a notably dark brown pronotum, fine hairs on their dorsal surfaces, distinctive clubbed antennae consisting of 3-5 segments and are oval in shape. Males are darker and females are slightly larger with lighter colours. Larvae possess a long ‘tail’ and are distinctly hairy. Adults are reddish-brown, larvae start yellow-whitish and become golden-brown.

Trogoderma variabile Warehouse beetle

Adults: 3 - 6.3

Larvae: 3 - 6

Adults are oval in overall shape and possess three reddish-brown, golden, or grey irregular lines across the dorsal surface of the body, as well as numerous hairs. Larvae are distinctly hairy. Adults are black or brownish-black, larvae start yellow-whitish and become reddish-brown.

Associated Russell IPM Products

p. 8

p. 40

p. 36

Diamond trap

Pitfall trap Qlure

X lure

p. 38

Hide & Larder Beetles

The Red-legged Ham Beetle (Necrobia rufipes), Hide Beetle (Dermestes maculatus), and Larder Beetle (Dermestes lardarius) are important pests of products with high protein contents, including dried and smoked meats, dried and salted fish, fish meal, hides, skins, cheese, bone, dog biscuits, feathers, dried fruits, nuts, guano and copra. In natural conditions, these beetles are associated with birds’ nests and carrion. They can be found in large numbers in poultry houses, piggeries and premises which handle animal products or stored products with a high protein content. The red-legged ham and hide beetles prefer hides and skins and are more common in poultry houses, whereas the larder beetle prefer meats and cheeses. Hide and larder beetles are usually found on premises where hygiene is poor and monitoring is irregular.

Damage

Adult and larval feeding is the main type of damage and these beetles can be serious pests in hide warehouses, tanneries and milk-processing plants. Mature larvae damage stored goods by feeding, contaminating and tunnelling in the produce. They also produce long tunnels in soft woods, cork, polystyrene, pipes and packaging in order to pupate. This tunnelling can result in structural damage at sites with heavy infestations. Hairs from the larvae may cause skin irritation or conjunctivitis. As larvae are cannibalistic, they often migrate between foodstuffs to avoid being eaten, encouraging cross-contamination between goods.

Life Cycle

Monitoring and Management

All sources of infestation (carcasses, bird /animal nests, infested meats) should be located and removed. Before removing animal or birds’ nests, please inform your local government’s wildlife conservation body. Routine inspection and regular storage cleaning are priority. Also look for the presence of excrement (frass) and dotted surfaces on products, and larval burrow holes, which can be 4mm in diameter and up to 300 mm long.

Adults are not strong fliers and prefer to move in complete darkness. The Russell IPM Xlure HHB traps are highly effective at detecting adult populations and should be used as part of a management programme.

Dermestes maculatus

Hide Beetle, Leather Beetle

Dermestes Lardarius

Larder Beetle, Bacon Beetle

Necrobia rufipes Red-Legged Ham Beetle

5.5 - 10

7 - 9

Oval-shaped body covered with round scale-like hairs and black /brown elytra; the inner apex of each wing case is produced backwards into a fine point. Wing cases (elytra) with black/ brown hairs with white hairs evenly throughout. Thorax with patches of white hairs on the side. White underneath.

Oval-shaped body covered with round scale-like light brown hairs with three black spots on either side. Yellow underneath. Elytra with light brown hairs and three black spots on each side. Yellow underneath.

Possess very distinctive clubbed antennae; 11-segmented with an expanded club at the end. The wing cases (elytra) are covered with nine rows of fine hairs. The body is an elongated oval-shape. Shiny metallic green or greenish-blue topside. Legs and antennae are red. Associated Russell IPM Products

3.5 - 7

Carpet Beetles

Carpet Beetles

Carpet beetles (family Dermestidae) are serious pests in domestic, museum and warehouse environments. The larvae damage natural fibres, furs, carpets, furniture, clothing, animal products and insect collections. Carpet beetles have increased with the advent of central heating in or near to stores and the increased use of carpeting. Carpet beetles can thrive and develop quickly in warm, dry fibres with a low moisture content (<14%). The varied carpet beetle inhabits most regions of the globe, while the furniture carpet beetle and black carpet beetle prefer warmer climates.

Damage

Larvae feed upon products containing keratin, causing considerable damage. If products such as furs, skins or textiles cannot be found, then they feed on cereals and fibres (secondary hosts). Damage may take the form of irregular holes often near the seams of textiles, museum specimens and other products. Larvae do not produce webs and excrement (frass) is inconspicuous, meaning that they can cause considerable damage before they are identified. The larvae moult many times, producing larval skins which exaggerate the extent of infestation. Importantly, carpet beetles can present a health risk as they are vectors of anthrax and exposure to their hairs in clothing may cause skin irritation.

Life Cycle

Coleoptera

Monitoring and Management

As carpet beetles move frequently and at speed, they can be quite difficult to control. It should be a management priority to remove birds’/ animal nests, fabric debris and animal remains from around stores. Before removing animal or birds’ nests, please inform your local government’s wildlife conservation body. Wool-based furnishings, lagging and sound proofing should be regularly checked. Sources of infestation should be removed and burnt if possible. Routine stored product surveillance and cleaning should be undertaken to prevent infestation.

Monitoring carpet beetle populations with the Russell IPM Xlure FIT Kit can be used to inform management programmes.

1.7 - 3.5

Adults are distinct in colouration (polymorphic – colour variations within the same species) which may be highly variable. The body is rounded and almost spherical. The antennae are 11-segmented, with a club of three segments. The wing cases (elytra), pronotum and thorax are covered in fine scales of different colours, creating an irregular pattern of white, brownish and yellowish patches. Larvae possess hairs that are organised into alternating, transverse groups of light and dark brown patches. The body is wider at the back than front owing to the presence of three pairs of dense hairy tufts running along the larva’s rear abdomen. Larvae are yellowish with brown stripes and possess many light and dark brown hair patches. Anthrenus

3 - 5

1.6 - 3.2

The adults are oval-shaped, possessing a strongly convex body, 11-segmeneted antenna with 3 segmented oval antennal tips and 3 bunches of golden hairs on the tip of the abdomen. Adults are variable; with brown or black elytra (wing cases) mottled with white or yellow scales on the dorsal (top) surface. Larvae are cigar-shaped with stiff, short hairs, tan to brownish in colour and covered with brown bristles. Older larvae are slow moving and densely covered with hairs or bristles.

The adults are oval-shaped and possess distinctive clubbed antenna. The adults start out white but darken to a very dark brown or black with age. Larvae are cigar-shaped with stiff, short hairs. Long, bristle-like tails are visible on older larvae. Larvae are reddish brown in colour and covered with brown bristles.

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Clothes Moths

Clothes Moths

Clothes moths (Superfamily: Tineoidea) attack and damage fabrics, textiles and animal products. The webbing clothes moth (Tineola bisselliella) is an important invasive species, found across the globe and is a major pest of stored clothes, grains and textiles. Similarly, the case-making clothes moth (Tinea pellionella), brown house moth (Hofmannophila pseudospretella) and pale-backed clothes moth (Monopis crocicapitella) infest stored clothing as well as a variety stored animals and vegetables products. Caterpillars of these three species create intricate pupal cases from debris and fibres that are indicative of infestation.

Damage

Stored product damage occurs during the larval stage as clothes moth larvae feed upon stored fibres. Larvae feed on wool clothing, carpets, and rugs; upholstered furniture; furs; stored woollen items; animal bristles in brushes; wool felt pads in pianos and fish meal. They will feed on synthetics or cotton blends if these fabrics also contain wool. Larvae might also use cotton fibres to make their pupal cases or cocoons. Damage generally appears in hidden locations such as beneath collars or cuffs of clothing, in crevices of upholstered furniture, and in carpeted areas beneath furniture. Fabrics contaminated with food, perspiration or urine stains are more prone to damage.

Life Cycle

Lepidoptera

Monitoring and Management

Methods for controlling clothes moths include periodic dry cleaning or laundering, proper storage, freezing, heating, fumigating with dry ice, trapping, or vacuuming. Maintaining humidity below <50% relative humidity creates an environment that is unfavourable for clothes moth development. Removing or filling cracks and crevices in storage areas will reduce opportunities for clothing moths to hide. Crucially, keeping fabrics clean will deter infestation as clothes moths do not attack clean clothing. It is important to regularly monitor fabrics and closets for clothes moths and their damage before infestations become uncontrollable. Description

Effective monitoring can be achieved by using traps with species-specific pheromone lures. These traps provide insights into clothes moth abundances and should be checked weekly, with pheromone lures being replaced every four-six weeks. Trapping is a relatively easy-to-use technique that helps to detect and reduce clothes moth populations. These traps should be continuously present and can be used to inform control measures. Russell IPM offer a range of pheromone lures and traps to monitor and reduce clothes moth abundance.

Tineola bisselliella

Webbing Clothes Moth (Common Clothes Moth)

Tinea pellionella

Case Making Clothes Moth (Case-bearing Clothes Moth)

Monopis crocicapitella

Pale Backed Clothes Moth

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9 - 16

Can be distinguished from similar species by its yellow-brown colouring and red-orange hair on its head.

9 - 13

10 - 16

The wings and body are golden with a brown tinge; the front wings have three dark spots but these distinguishing characteristics are often rubbed off.

This species can be confused with its close relative, Monopis obviella.. By comparison, this clothes moth is generally less distinctly marked, with the dorsal streak being darker, and with more speckling on the forewing. However, it is best to check the hindwing, which is pale grey in Monopis crocicapitella and dark with a slight purple tinge in Monopis obviella

X lure

Pheronet Clothes moth trap Diamond trap

Pitfall trap

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Silverfish

Silverfish, Firebrats and Grey Silverfish

Silverfish, firebrats and grey silverfish are worldwide pests of domestic dwellings and storage areas. All species inhabit damp, dark places. However, whilst the common silverfish are restricted to damp conditions, the grey silverfish can inhabit a much wider humidity range, so may be found throughout domestic dwellings and storage areas, rather than solely in damp areas. Grey silverfish are increasing in prevalence now that more homes have central heating. Firebrats are more prevalent in hot climates where temperatures reach or exceed 36˚C / 96.8˚F.

Damage

Silverfish, firebrats and grey silverfish cause damage to a variety of materials found in domestic and storage environments that contain high levels of carbohydrates and proteins. They may feed on the glue behind wallpaper or in book bindings, paper, cereals, dried meats, silks and synthetic fabrics.

Life Cycle

Egg

Zygentoma

Monitoring and Management

Infestation occurs when infested materials are brought into domestic settings or storage areas. Constant surveillance and good hygiene must be maintained. Ensure that storage areas are kept dry and potential food sources are well packaged. Spillages must be cleaned immediately and water sources regularly inspected for leaks. Caulking or filling cracks, crevices and holes will the number of refuge areas. Whilst lower relative humidity will help to control silverfish and grey silverfish, firebrats are more resilient. Reducing temperature will further control silverfish, especially firebrats and grey silverfish; development stops at < 16°C / 60.8°F and nymphs will start to perish at < 10°C / 50°F. Improved ventilation and air circulation will make conditions less favourable for infestation.Russell IPM has developed a highly effective bait attractant for use with its Silvercheck trap, to create a market-leading combination. Deploy Silvercheck traps continuously to monitor and manage silverfish, firebrat and grey silverfish populations and to prevent outbreaks.

12 - 21 Uniform grey and mottled brown

Lepisma saccharina possess shorter tail-like filaments (tails) than Ctenolepisma longicaudata and the side-filaments are often pointing backwards, to the sides. They are less hairy than Ctenolepisma longicaudata and the middle filament is shorter than half the length of the body.

Ctenolepisma longicaudata is typically larger than Lepisma saccharina and slightly forward facing; they are less ‘silvery’, possess significantly longer terminal filaments (tails) and a much hairier body than Lepisma saccharina Thermobia

Four-lined Silverfish

10 - 15 Brown with mottled greyish-black markings

Colour is the identifying feature; Thermobia domestica is brown whilst Lepisma saccharina is uniform grey. Firebrats will typically be found in environments which exceed 36˚C / 96.8˚F.

10 - 16

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Uniform grey with some dark markings

Ctenolepisma lineata is generally similar to Lepisma saccharina but is stouter, less shiny and possesses significantly longer appendages (antennae and three terminal filaments). The species also possesses four dark lines on the abdomen.

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Bed Bugs

Bed Bugs

Bed bugs (Family: Cimicidae), also known as red coats, chinches and mahogany flats, are blood-feeding parasites of humans, poultry, rodents, rabbits and bats. There are two common species that feed on humans; Cimex lectularius (Common bed bug) and C. hemiptereus (Tropical bed bug)

They are wingless, flattened insects, which allow them to hide in small cracks and crevices in places such as beds, furniture, skirting, under floor boards, picture frames, in electrical fittings and in wallpaper seams. At night, adults and nymphs crawl from their hiding places to feed on sleeping people, after which they return to their resting sites. When unfed they are pale yellow or brown in colour, but after a blood meal their abdomens swell and they turn a darker red-brown or mahogany.

Since around 2000 AD, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of bed bug infestations globally. Insecticide resistance has been a key factor in the spread of bed bugs around the world, as have increased travel, urban connectivity and the increasing prevalence of central heating.

Damage

Blood-feeding ‘bites’ from bed bugs cause itching and redness for most people, whereas others may suffer severe reactions and have sleepless nights. Bed bug frass (excrement) is unsightly and leaves an unpleasant smell. There is no evidence that bed bugs transmit infections or diseases to people.

The cost of controlling bed bugs runs to hundreds of millions of pounds. Although difficult and expensive to control an outbreak in a room, the cost for hotels extends well beyond eradication to include room closures, legal costs and loss of reputation.

Life Cycle

Adult

Cimicidae

Monitoring and Management

Bed bug species

Monitoring is a critical component of effective bed bug control, as early detection makes it much easier to control an infestation, as well as reducing costs, disruption and nuisance. Use the Russell IPM bed bug monitoring systems to identify the presence of bed bugs and check mattress seams, the back of headboards for foul smelling oily secretions, frass (excrement) and reddish-brown spots on mattresses and furniture. There are many non-chemical methods of control, including physical removal, vacuuming, heat treatment, steam treatment, cold treatment (freezing overnight), trapping, mattress and pillow encasement and laundering (at or above 40°C). Filling or caulking crevices or cracks in rooms reduces the number of refuge areas. Steam treatment of rooms is particularly effective as it penetrates all the cracks. Insecticide treatments can be less effective where resistance is present. Scientific

Cimex lectularius

Common Bed Bug

Cimex hemipterus

Tropical Bed Bug

5 - 9.5 Reddish-brown (much more red if recently fed)

7 - 8 Reddish-brown (much more red if recently fed)

Flat, oval, with short functionless wings and short, stiff hairs on the sides of the pronotum. Well-developed antennae, large, simple eyes, clawed feet (for climbing through fur); ratio of head width to third antennal segment is usually greater than x1.7.

Similar to Cimex lectularius However, Cimex hemipterus is often smaller and the prothorax is much more contracted laterally and the extreme margins are less flattened than those of Cimex lectularius

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Cockroaches

Cockroaches

Cockroaches are important pests of foodstuffs and food preparation areas and are present worldwide. They are nocturnal, social insects and aggregate in large numbers where food sources are present. During the day, they hide in cracks and crevices around sinks, drains, cookers and fridges. They are omnivorous and may consume, leather, hair, wallpaper and faeces and food intended for human and animal consumption. They are also known to feed on contaminated medical dressings.

There are four well known cockroach pests; the oriental cockroach (Blatta orientalis), preferring cooler, drier habitats such as basements; the German cockroach (Blattella germanica), preferring warmer, humid habitats such as heated homes (common in Northern Europe), while the American cockroach (Periplaneta Americana) and the Australian cockroach (Periplaneta australasiae) are tropical/sub-tropical species yet have adapted to living in more temperate climates, most commonly found within animal collections housing tropical animals and areas where the regular shipment of goods occur.

Damage

Cockroaches feed on human and pet food. They contaminate foodstuffs, stain clothing and produce potent odours. Cockroach presence has been linked with allergic responses, such as asthma in humans, and are known to transport pathogenic bacteria; making them an important pest within hospitals and kitchens. They are also known to spread dysentery, typhoid and gastroenteritis.

Life Cycle

Adult

Cockroaches may live for up to one year, they use pheromones to attract mates and practice courtship rituals such as stridulation (producing sound by vibrating body parts together).

Nymph

Newly hatched nymphs are bright white but may harden and darken within four hours; similar in appearance to adults and may be only be 3mm in length. Different species vary in the time taken to reach maturity. The more successful German cockroach nymphs may take between three to four months to develop into sexually mature adults, whereas the Oriental cockroach takes 10 months-2 years.

Egg

Female cockroaches produce an egg case called an ootheca which may contain between 30 and 50 eggs. In its lifetime, an adult female may produce four to eight oothecas; giving the cockroach a capacity to lay between 120 and 400 eggs in a 4-5-month time period.

Blattodea

Monitoring and Management

Maintain strict hygiene standards and surveillance of food preparation areas and storage. Clean all surfaces thoroughly to remove any food residue. Do not leave dirty dishes and utensils in the food preparation areas and keep bins covered and clean. Empty bins regularly. Inspect and clean areas around, on top of and below refrigerators; these areas are warm and within close proximity to food, prime locations for cockroach infestation. Seal gaps around doors, windows and where utility lines enter food storage areas, in order to prevent cockroach entry. Repair any leaks beneath or on top of sinks and clean up any spillages to reduce the availability of potential water sources (cockroaches are attracted to damp areas). Fill cracks near food storage areas as a way of reducing the number of refuge areas. Russell IPM offers a range of cockroach traps of different sizes and materials to suit your needs. The traps use potent food attractants that can be pre-baited or added separately. They should be deployed continuously to monitor and manage cockroach infestations and prevent outbreaks.

Common Cockroach Pests

Blattella germanica

German Cockroach

Periplaneta americana

American Cockroach

Periplaneta australasiae

Australian Cockroach

10 - 15

Blatta orientalis

Oriental Cockroach

28 - 44

This species possesses two longitudinal stripes on the pronotum (foremost section, in relation to the cockroach’s head, of the three segments on the thorax). Yellowish- brown in colour.

Periplaneta americana possesses a yellow border around the pronotum. The last segment of the cerci (paired appendages on the rear-most segments of the insect) are twice as long as wide and there are no sub-marginal stripes on the forewings. Reddish-brown in colour.

Possess yellow sub marginal stripe at the base of the forewings and a large, bilobed, black spot enclosed by a circular ivory-yellow band. Light Brown in colour.

23 - 35

20 - 24

Males possess wings which cover two-thirds of the abdomen whereas female wings are vestigial. The body is glossy and ovular, with a very pronounced pronotum.

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Rodents

Rodents

Rats and mice are well-known and common pests of a variety of stored, domestic and agricultural goods. These species may eat their own body weight in food every day (more than 50 grams) and will eat almost everything that humans eat.

Damage

The foraging of these animals may lead to the loss, contamination and degradation of stored goods and food stores. They are a threat human health as they spread other pest species such as fleas, ticks and lice and are vectors of over 45 types of disease including Weil’s disease, Salmonella, Listeria and Hantavirus. They may cause serious structural damage to buildings and furniture as a result of their characteristic tunnelling behaviours and are prone to chewing electrical wiring, which can cause fires.

Life Cycle

Gestation

Mating

Monitoring and Management

Bird feeders should be removed from close proximity to storage areas. Eliminate entry points; rats only need a gap of 15mm to gain entry and mice may enter even smaller gaps. Remove potential nesting sites by keeping storage and domestic environments clean and tidy. Routine surveillance and cleaning should be undertaken to prevent infestation. Storage areas should be constructed to ensure ease of cleaning and kept hygienic. Inspect and ensure that drain covers are well maintained. Cover household waste; close dustbin lids and cover waste. If possible, remove waste far from storage areas and domestic environments.

Russell IPM offers a range of traps to monitor and control rats and mice, including sticky boards, lures and bait stations. Mass-monitoring devices should be deployed continuously to monitor and manage rat and mice populations and to prevent outbreaks.

Rodentia

Characteristics

It is important to understand the different characteristics between rats and mice in order to effectively identify them, so the correct control methods may be employed.

Rodents are typically nocturnal but will adjust if necessary to obtain food, or if they have colonised in large numbers. Rats usually stay within 300 feet of their nest or burrow. Rats will avoid new objects if they are uncertain of what they are. Mice and rats do not tend to inhabit the same vicinity, mice are typically afraid of rats because rats are a larger and will attack mice, mice have slightly different behaviours to rats favouring grains. Mouse droppings are approximately 1/4 inch in length that resemble the shape of a grain or rice, whereas rat dropping are approximately 1/2 to 3/4 inch long, and tend to be more rounded at the ends.

Common Rodent Pests

Mus musculus

House Mouse

Rattus rattus

Black Rat

Rattus norvegicus

Brown Rat

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125 - 200

275 - 405

250 - 520

Typically, smaller than rats with a pointed snout, large, rounded ears, and a long and hairy tail. Brown with a white belly.

Rattus rattus may exhibit several colour forms, however, the species is usually black to light brown with a light underside. Usually smaller than Rattus norvegicus.

Often larger than Rattus rattus. Can weigh up to twice as much as Rattus rattus but can be distinguished easily from this species by noting differences in colour.

Wasps

Wasps

Wasps (Family: Vespinae) are commonly known as yellow jackets and hornets. Eleven species of true wasp are found in Europe, but only two, the common wasp (Vespula vulgaris) and the German wasp (Vespula gemanica) are important as pest species. The common European hornet (Vespa crabro) is widely distributed in Europe, America and South-East Asia. The Asian hornet (Vespa velutia) originates from South-East Asia but is an invasive species in Europe, including the UK. All species are social, building communal nests that contain hundreds to thousands of individuals but only one queen, who lays eggs and attends to the workers. Nests are made by chewing wood to produce a papery pulp. Wasps and hornet stings can cause a severe reaction in humans, so should be taken seriously in a domestic setting. However they are often regarded as beneficial insects. They control populations of insect pests, clear carcasses and act as pollinators of many wild flower species.

Damage

Wasps are generally considered as nuisance pests. At the end of summer, populations reach higher densities. Wasps enter human dwellings and storage areas in search of proteinaceous, sugar-rich foods. Queens also enter properties in order to seek outnew nesting areas or hibernation spots for winter. Their nesting habits may also result in damage to wooden structures, buildings, fences and furniture. Wasps have a venomous sting and unlike bees it is not barbed, so they can repeatedly sting. When they come into contact with people, they become a public health issue. Wasp stings are painful, causing redness and contusion on the skin, faintness and vomiting (if severe), and wasp stings to the throat can cause respiratory obstruction. Stings can also lead to an anaphylactic shock; symptoms include respiratory distress, faintness, abdominal pain and pronounced swelling. Hornets are generally less aggressive than yellow jackets and rarely sting unless provoked. However, hornet stings are more painful than yellow jacket stings because their venom is more potent. If a yellow jacket or a hornet is encountered, it is advised that the person in question remains calm and moves to a different area rather than aggressively swiping or killing the insect. Upon death, many wasps release an attack pheromone that attracts and frenzies other wasps in the local vicinity. Apart from the threat of being stung, the invasive Asian hornet kills honey bees which is consequently harmful for ecosystems, jeopardising the bee’s pollination services.

Life Cycle

Pupa

worker

Larvae

Larvae will undergo transition through five instars over a two week period.

Hymenoptera

Monitoring and Management

Keep food preparation areas clean and free of food refuse and debris to reduce wasp presence. Open bins will attract wasps, so keep them closed; dispose of any waste products immediately and ensure waste is securely contained. Keep food storage areas clean and ensure foodstuffs are packaged securely. Close doors and windows during late summer and dispose of rotting fruit from trees (rotting apples and pears will attract great numbers of wasps). Routinely inspect sheltered areas (in wall cavities, exposed storage, etc.) around workplaces for wasps’ nests. If a wasp nest is found, approach a professional and registered pest control organisation for removal. Queens emerge from hibernation in March to May, when they will seek out an area to build their nest. If a queen is observed in your property during this time you do not necessarily need to call a professional, open the windows and allow the queens to escape and then seal up entry points into the property from the outside to make it wasp proof, thereby preventing the problem the following year. Baited mass-monitoring traps are of great value in suppressing wasp populations safely and informing monitoring and control programmes.

Vespa velutina

Asian Hornet

Vespula gemanica

German Wasp

Vespula vulgaris

Common Wasp

Workers: 24

Queen: 30

Workers: 12 - 17

Queen: 20

Vespa crabro

European Hornet

Workers: 12 - 17

Queen: 20 - 25

Workers: 25

Queens: 35

All legs are black at the top with distinctive yellow lower legs. Each of the abdominal segments has a narrow posterior yellow border apart from the fourth segment, which is orange/brown. Head appears black from above and yellow from the front. Brown and yellow striped abdomen.

Three black spots in the middle of the face. Yellow and black horizontal stripes on body. Black stipes run to a point elongated down through the centre of each segment of the abdomen. Clear pairs of black spots running vertically down either side of the middle of the abdomen. Yellow and black striped abdomen.

Very similar in appearance to the German wasp. Yellow markings on the abdomen are thinner and closer together than the first top two segments (different to the German wasps which are all the same width). Black anchor pattern on the front of the face. Yellow and black striped abdomen

Eyes are C-shaped. Head appears orange/red from the top and yellow from the front legs are red and yellow.

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House Flies

House Flies

The term ‘house fly’ refers to a cosmopolitan group of fly species that are commonly found in domestic settings. House flies are attracted to food preparation areas or environments which possess poor hygiene. Quite often, these species find themselves trapped within domestic settings and can cause a nuisance. Fruit flies are attracted to fermenting goods. Biting flies, such as horse-flies, are attracted to livestock and are particularly prevalent near feeding and sleeping areas.

Damage

House flies are often considered unsightly or a nuisance within domestic settings and environments where edible goods are stored. However, some species may land on faecal matter and waste in order to breed. As such, they are regarded as mechanical vectors of disease and may potentially spread cholera, dysentery and salmonella, amongst other bacterial diseases.

Female biting flies feed on blood and are associated with animals causing irritation, stress and loss of form, as well as transmitting some blood-borne diseases, such as the anaemia virus, some trypanosomes (a protozoan parasite), the filarial worm Loa loa, anthrax among cattle and sheep, and tularemia (rabbit fever).

Life Cycle

Diptera

Monitoring and Management

Routine surveillance of stored goods and cleaning should be undertaken to prevent infestation. Storage areas should be constructed to allow for easy cleaning and treatment and well-ventilated to deter flies from entering. Waste products should be removed immediately from storage areas.

The implementation of mass-trapping of flies within storage areas is essential to help prevent infestation and spreading disease.

Russell IPM offer a range of traps, baits and sticky ribbons to attract and catch many species of house fly.

6 - 7

3.5 - 5.8

House flies can be distinguished by the presence of four dark, longitudinal lines of even width on the dorsal surface of the thorax. They possess slightly hairy bodies and red eyes. Adults are greyishblack in colour.

Fannia canicularis can be differentiated from Musca domestica by its reduced body length and slimmer abdomen. The brown-grey thorax has three black, longitudinal stripes on the dorsal surface (less pronounced in females). Adults are greyish-black with a mostly brown abdomen. Calliphora

Twice the size of the common housefly. Calliphora vomitoria possesses large, red eyes, short, clubbed antennae and a moderately hairy body. The thorax and head are dull grey, whilst the abdomen is metallic blue. Drosophila

Tabanidae (Family) Horse-Fly

Pollenia rudis Cluster Fly

10 - 14.5

1.5 - 4

5 - 28

Drosophila possess plumose (feathery) arista (antennae) bristled heads and thoraxes. These flies are short and stumpy and fly slowly. They are usually found in domestic settings where fermentation is present.

Horse-Flies are large, colourful and distinctive. Adults possess large, round eyes; the antennae possess no arista and both head and thorax are covered in small, fine hairs (no bristles). Only the females bite animals (adult Horse-Flies mostly feed on nectar) and use blood proteins to produce eggs. Variable; black to yellow with striped abdomens and membranous wings with dark patches. The eyes are often purplish-black with a metallic green sheen

9.5 - 13

Pollenia rudis is larger than Musca domestica, the stripes on the dorsal surface of the thorax are not as prominent and the wing tips of the former species overlap during rest. Newly emerged adults have golden hairs on the thorax. Adults generally are hairy and possess two to three rows of bristles on the dorsal surface of the thorax. Dark grey with chequered black and silvery-black abdomens.

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