Natural Insect Attractant (NIA)

Natural Insect Attractant

(Source: e-TESDA material on Formulating Organic Concoctions and Extracts)

Natural Insect Attractant (NIA) is an organic extract used to lure away flying insects from crops. It works by attracting the insects into a makeshift trap. Unlike other organic concoctions and extracts, the natural insect attractant does not undergo fermentation. It is simply made from other fermented concoctions and extracts.

 

Ingredients

• 1gal coconut vinegar 
• 0.5L molasses 
• 300mL fermented plant juice 

 

Materials

• stove and pot wooden ladle
• container 

 

Procedure

1. Bring the coconut vinegar to a boil and then remove from heat.
2. Add 0.5L molasses and set aside to cool. 
3. Add 300mL FPJ. Mix well. 
4. Transfer into a clean container and store in a cool, dry place. 

 

Setting Up the Trap

Materials

• Natural Insect Attractant 1L plastic bottle or bigger cutter or scissors rope/straw/tie-wire

 

Procedure

1. Cut out holes on the sides of the plastic bottle. 
2. Pour at least 40mL of NIA at the bottom portion. 
3. Make a smaller hole on the cap with which a rope/straw/wire can come through. This will be used to hang the bottle in trees, or stick poles around the area for crop production. 
4. Dispose of the trapped insects regularly. And replenish the trap with insect attractant.