Buy Rhinoceros Beetle Traps in the Philippines: Kudzu RB Lure

Kudzu RB Lure is a long-life aggregation pheromone for monitoring and mass-trapping the coconut rhinoceros beetle (Oryctes rhinoceros) in coconut and oil palm. Request a quote for any quantity, from single estates to cooperative and LGU programs.

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Aerial view of a tropical coconut palm plantation, the kind of estate protected from the coconut rhinoceros beetle with Kudzu RB Lure pheromone traps

The coconut rhinoceros beetle (Oryctes rhinoceros) bores into the crowns of coconut and oil palm, cutting fronds and reducing yield. Kudzu RB Lure uses the beetle's own aggregation pheromone, ethyl 4-methyloctanoate, to draw beetles into a trap for monitoring and mass-trapping. It is one of our top-selling products for Philippine plantations.

Kudzu RB Lure pheromone trap for the coconut rhinoceros beetle (Oryctes rhinoceros) in coconut and oil palm
Kudzu RB Lure, an aggregation pheromone for monitoring and mass-trapping the coconut rhinoceros beetle.
1 per 2 haTrap density for mass-trapping coverage
8 to 10 weeksSachet replacement interval, sooner under heavy pressure
Species-specificTargets Oryctes rhinoceros; non-toxic and fits IPM programs

How Kudzu RB Lure works

  • Attract: the slow-release pheromone sachet lures adult rhinoceros beetles from the surrounding area into the trap.
  • Trap: beetles fall into a bucket or vane trap and cannot escape, removing breeding adults from the block.
  • Monitor: trap counts tell you beetle pressure over time so you can time other controls.
  • Integrate: use alongside breeding-site sanitation (rotting logs, mulch heaps) and biological controls such as Metarhizium for an integrated pest management program.

Why plantations choose RB Lure

  • Non-toxic and species-specific. The pheromone targets the rhinoceros beetle and fits IPM programs, with no chemical residue on the crop.
  • Simple to deploy. One trap per two hectares, with a straightforward sachet replacement schedule.
  • Trusted supply. Manufactured by ChemTica International S.A. (Costa Rica) and distributed in the Philippines by Kudzu Seeds Trading.
  • Any quantity. From single-estate trials to cooperative, LGU, and DA program volumes.

How to order

RB Lure is supplied by quote, there is no online checkout. Tell us your crop, area, and beetle pressure and we will recommend trap numbers and a replacement schedule and send a quote.

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Frequently asked questions

Which beetle does RB Lure target?
The coconut rhinoceros beetle, Oryctes rhinoceros, a major pest of coconut and oil palm across Southeast Asia and the Pacific. The pheromone is species-specific.
How many traps do I need?
A common density is one trap per two hectares (about five acres) for mass-trapping coverage. We can advise based on your area and beetle pressure.
How often do I replace the sachet?
Every 8 to 10 weeks, and sooner under heavy beetle pressure. Trap counts help you judge timing.
Is it safe and does it fit organic or IPM programs?
The pheromone is non-toxic and species-specific, so it fits integrated pest management programs. It works best combined with breeding-site sanitation and biological controls.
Can you supply cooperatives and government programs?
Yes. We supply single estates as well as cooperative, LGU, and DA program volumes. Institutional buyers can start here.

Learn more

Read how the pheromone works in detail on our RB Lure monitoring and trapping guide, or pair beetle control with ground cover using cover crops for Philippine coconut.