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Calvià opts for pheromone traps: A summer tip against the processionary moth

How pheromone traps help control processionary moths in Mallorca

How pheromone traps work in Mallorca, when they are used, and why they help reduce processionary moths.

Published: June 08, 2026
Calvià opts for pheromone traps: A summer tip against the processionary moth

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What are pheromone traps for processionary moths in Mallorca, and how do they work?

Pheromone traps are used to attract male processionary moths with a scent signal so they cannot mate as easily. In Mallorca, they are placed in pine trees during summer, before the caterpillar season begins. The aim is to reduce the next generation of caterpillars in a more targeted and environmentally gentle way.

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