How to set a pitfall trap to assess spiders and predatory beetles (Greenresilient Video) (original) (raw)
{Tool}How to set a pitfall trap to assess spiders and predatory beetles (Greenresilient Video). Creator(s): Tittarelli, Fabio and Kemper, Laura. Issuing Organisation(s): CREA - Council for Agricultural Research and Economics. (2019)
A pitfall trap is a trapping pit for small animals, such as insects, amphibians and reptiles. This video shows how to set a pitfall trap, step by step: 1. Dig a hole; 2. Place cups in soil, so the rim is level with the soil surface; 3. Prepare the solution for the cups; 4. Fill the traps half full; 5. Cover traps with plastic roof; 6. Empty traps every 14 days.
EPrint Type:
Practice tool
What problem does the tool address?:
Do you want to assess the abundance and diversity of soil-dwelling spiders and predatory beetles in your greenhouse or field?
What solution does the tool offer?:
Pitfall traps are a simple way to do this.
Country:
Italy
Type of Practice Tool:
Video
Keywords:
predatory insects, traps, Araneae, Integrated pest management, Natural enemies, tolerance to pests, biodiversity, abacus, FiBL55312