Scientists trained in making fruit fly traps

The Department of Fruit Science, Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), conducted a one-day training programme on preparing fruit fly traps for fruit crops. The session aimed to train PAU scientists posted at KVKs, research stations and Farm Advisory Service Centres to manufacture and supply these traps effectively.

A total of 15 scientists attended the workshop.

Dr HS Rattanpal, head of the Department of Fruit Science, said the training would help ensure the timely preparation and supply of traps, improving fruit fly management in various fruit crops. Since 2014, PAU has been producing and supplying these traps to growers in Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh under its Revolving Fund Scheme.