Barrix Catch Vegetable Fly Trap

Target SDGs

Market Suggested Retail Price

$2.45

Market Suggested Retail Price (Secondary Currency)

180.00

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Household, Community, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

Barrix Agro Sciences Private Limited distributes its products through live demos and workshops for awareness building.

Manufacturing/Building Method

Product is made out of plastic; built to be easily assembled and maintained.

Intellectural Property Type

Patent

User Provision Model

Users can purchase product directly from the manufacturer Barrix

Distributions to Date Status

Barrix Agro Sciences has served about 15,000 farmers (as of time of article in 2013) and sold around 50,000 traps in 16 districts of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu

Design Specifications

Design specifications: The direction of the fly entry is designed in such a way that there is no way it can escape from the trap. The air entering into the container will hit the lure and is highly concentrated with the pheromone so that a fly that is inside will never try to go out. The flies that enter hit the lure block and fall down. After the trap box is filled by the flies, the warmness of the cap will hit the lure so that the pheromone is constantly released, improving performance. The trap's cap has a specific yellow shade which is particularly alluring to the flies. It is designed in an umbrella shape to avoid rain water from entering the trap. The trap's material is UV proof, prolonging field longevity. This allows farmers to re-use the trap up to 3 seasons.

Product Schematics

Technical Support

Installation video and usage information available.

Replacement Components

Available from manufacturer, the trap can be reused approximately every 4 seasons but the lure has to be replaced approximately every 90 days. The lure is sold separately.

Lifecycle

The whole trap has to be replaced after 4+ seasons, and the lure every 90 days.

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

According to manufacturer, the container can hold 5,400 dead flies. It is specified to work 24 hours non-stop and last up to 90 days. One trap box can be reused for 4 or more seasons, only the lure needs replacement after 90 days.

Vetted Performance Status

By using the Barrix Catch Vegetable Fly Trap crop damage can be reduced significally, as seen in the image for each crop. Using Barrix Catch Vegetable Fly Traps can reduce input cost by about 50% and increase yield by about 30% and certified by ADITI.

Safety

Unknown

Complementary Technical Systems

Barrix e-shop makes product recommendations based on the crop you are growing and the number of acres. Also there are indications for each crop on when and how to use the trap or other related products. The lure is sold by the manufacturer, but other pesticides like Malathion/DDVP can be used to guarantee flies won't escape the trap. Pesticides are not sold by manufacturer.

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

Approved and certified agri input for organic cultivation as per NPOP Standards

Other Information

The product is effective at trapping 226 species of pests in vegetable crops. Barrix Agro Sciences Private Limited Barrix Catch Vegetable Fly Trap - Installation YouTube video Design specifications Barrix Agro Sciences press release Barrix Shop Installation video ADITI

On product schematic:

1. Fix the Barrix Trap as shown in the video

2. Hang at 3 to 5 ft from the ground level preferably in the shade.

3. Make sure fixed lure doesn’t oscillate and fall down by the wind.

4. To ensure the trapped flies will not go away from trap you can add water in the container of the trap or add 1-2 drops of pesticides like Malathion / DDVP to the lure using an ink filler.

5. For prolonged harvest replace the Barrix Catch Vegetable fly Lure piece once every 45 days.

6. Remove flies and lure from trap box and bury it one feet below the ground or burn it.