Pheromone trap apple damager

Codling Moth Pheromone Trap - Effective Solution for Apple Orchard Protection

The set includes a cardboard trap, 2 pheromone capsules, 2 glued sticky bases, and fastening parts. It is recommended to use one trap per apple tree.

Description and Life Cycle of Codling Moth

The Codling Moth (Cydia pomonella) is a 10 mm long brownish-gray butterfly with a wingspan of 20 mm. Moths are active at dusk in warm and calm weather. Female moths lay eggs on fruits and leaves, caterpillars hatch within 7-14 days and feed inside fruits for 1-1.5 months.

Trap Installation and Usage

To assemble the trap:

• Bend up the ends of the trap base
• Place the sticky base with adhesive facing up
• Position the pheromone capsule in the center of the sticky base
• Attach the trap to a branch using included parts

Install the trap on the south or west side of the apple tree, protected from direct sunlight. For monitoring, place the trap at eye level, for catching at 2-3 meters height.

Trap Maintenance and Monitoring

Check traps weekly. If there are more than 5 moths per week in the trap, spraying is recommended within 7-14 days. Replace the sticky base every 3-4 weeks or when heavily soiled. In mid-July, replace both the sticky base and pheromone capsule.

Long-term Protection

Noticeable reduction in codling moth damage is achieved within 2-3 years. Continue using traps for sustained protection. Pheromone traps are particularly suitable for home gardens where reduced insecticide use is desired.

Note: Use white spirit or cooking oil to clean sticky bases. The trap body can be reused for the same insect species next season.

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