CISH OMAT is a rain-proof, long-lasting fruit fly trap with a 4.5 × 4.5 × 1.2 cm wooden killing block impregnated with lure and killing mixture in a 1100 ml water-proof container. Effective for 60–90 days, it targets fruit flies in crops like mango, guava, sapota, citrus, and papaya. The technology reduces fruit fly damage, lowers pesticide use, and improves fruit yield and market quality.

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Contact UsDr. T. Damodaran ICAR-Central Institute of Subtropical Horticulture, Rehmankhera, P. O. Kakori, Lucknow Email: T[dot]Damodaran[at]icar[dot]gov[dot]in |