The Vitax Apple Maggot Monitoring Trap is an effective solution for protecting apple and pear crops from damage caused by the codling moth. These pests can cause severe damage to your fruit by laying eggs on leaves and fruit, leading to caterpillars that burrow into the fruitlets and feed on them in early summer. This trap utilizes a pheromone lure to attract and capture male moths, allowing gardeners to monitor the moth population and take necessary action with an appropriate insecticide. The trap is ideal for organic gardeners looking to control pest damage naturally.
The trap can cover 3 to 5 trees within a 12-meter radius, making it an excellent choice for orchards or home gardens with multiple fruit trees. The product is easy to use, comes with a corrugated trap, and includes a separate refill pack for additional pheromone lures. The trap works best from mid-May to the end of July, when male moths are most active.

Pheromone-Based Moth Attraction for Effective Monitoring:

The Vitax Apple Maggot Monitoring Trap utilizes a powerful pheromone lure to attract male codling moths, which are the primary cause of damage to apples and pears. This lure mimics the scent of a female moth, effectively drawing the males into the trap, allowing gardeners to monitor the pest population. This method of tracking moth activity ensures that you can assess when intervention is needed, helping prevent fruit damage before it occurs.

Wide Coverage for Multiple Trees:

Each trap is designed to cover a range of 3 to 5 trees with a radius of up to 12 meters, making it an ideal solution for larger gardens or orchards. This extensive coverage helps protect multiple fruit-bearing trees with a single trap, maximizing the efficiency of your pest control efforts and ensuring that your entire orchard or garden is well-monitored without the need for numerous separate traps.

Easy-to-Use, Refillable Design:

The trap is incredibly simple to set up and use. It features a corrugated trap design, which helps increase the surface area for trapping moths, and a sticky insert that ensures the moths stay trapped once they enter. The included refillable pheromone lure makes it easy to reuse the trap throughout the season, reducing waste and offering a long-term solution for monitoring and managing moth populations effectively.

Ideal for Organic Gardening and Sustainable Practices:

Designed for gardeners who prioritize sustainable and organic practices, the Vitax Apple Maggot Monitoring Trap provides a chemical-free way to monitor and manage codling moth infestations. By attracting male moths and allowing gardeners to monitor their activity, this trap helps reduce the need for excessive pesticide use, supporting healthier, organic fruit production while minimizing the environmental impact of chemical interventions.

Key Features:

The trap uses a pheromone lure to attract male moths, making it easier to track their activity and identify when pest control measures are necessary.
Specifically designed to target the codling moth, which causes significant damage to apples and pears, helping gardeners prevent fruit damage.
Each trap can monitor 3 to 5 trees, ensuring wide coverage, with a radius of up to 12 meters to protect a larger area.
The trap comes with a sticky insert and hanger, making it simple to set up. The refillable pheromone lure allows for continued use throughout the season.

Specifications:

Brand: Vitax Ltd
Unit Count: 1
Style: Classic
Target Species: Codling Moth (Apple and Pear Fruit Moths)
Coverage Area: 3 to 5 trees, up to 12 meters apart
Trap Type: Corrugated, with sticky insert and hanger
Optimal Use Period: Mid-May to End of July
Suitable for Organic Gardening: Yes
Weight: 0.2 Kg

Directions for Use:

Unfold the sticky insert and place it in the base of the trap.
Attach the pheromone lure to the middle of the trap.
Hang the trap from a tree within the designated area, ideally near your apple or pear trees. Ensure it is placed at a height where moths will be attracted.
Check the trap regularly to monitor the number of male moths captured.
If moths are caught in significant numbers, consider applying an appropriate insecticide to control the pest population.

Safety Precautions:

Ensure the trap is hung out of reach of children and pets.
Follow all usage instructions to ensure the trap works efficiently and safely.
Wash hands thoroughly after handling the trap and any insecticides.
Dispose of used traps and lure refills according to local regulations.

Vitax Apple Maggot Monitoring Trap Protects 3–5 Trees 200g