Do you want to assess the abundance and diversity of soil-dwelling spiders and predatory beetles in your greenhouse or field?
Solution
Pitfall traps are a simple way to do this.
Description
A pitfall trap is a trapping pit for small animals, such as insects, amphibians and reptiles. This video shows how to set a pitfall trap, step by step:
1. Dig a hole;
2. Place cups in soil, so the rim is level with the soil surface;
3. Prepare the solution for the cups;
4. Fill the traps half full;
5. Cover traps with plastic roof;
6. Empty traps every 14 days.
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