Pheromone trap apple damager/moth

Apple Moth Pheromone Trap - Effective Solution for Apple Orchards

Kit includes:

• 1 covered cardboard trap
• 2 pheromone capsules
• 2 sticky bases
• 2 fastening elements

Overview of Apple Moth (Argyresthia conjugella)

Apple moth is a small light-colored butterfly with a wingspan of 10-15 mm. Larger specimens live on apple trees and smaller ones on rowan trees. Moths are active at dusk in warm and windless weather.

Damage and Life Cycle

Female moths lay up to 40 eggs on apples, rowan berries, or hawthorn berries. Larvae hatch after 10-14 days and penetrate the fruits. The feeding period lasts about a month, after which the larvae descend to the ground and pupate in soil or under tree bark.

Trap Installation

1. Fold up the ends of the trap base

2. Place the sticky base adhesive side up

3. Place the pheromone capsule in the center of the sticky base

4. Attach the trap to a branch using included parts

Installation Recommendations

• Place the trap horizontally on the south or west-facing branch of the apple tree
• Installation height: 2-3 meters from ground
• Avoid direct sunlight
• One trap needed per mature tree

Trap Maintenance

Check the trap weekly. Replace the sticky base when it becomes dusty or covered with insects. Replace pheromone capsule and sticky base in second half of July during longer flight periods.

Storage and Cleaning

Store unused pheromone capsules in a cool place in sealed packaging. Use white spirit or cooking oil to remove adhesive from hands. The trap body can be reused next season for the same insect species.

Control Effectiveness

Noticeable reduction in damage is achieved after 2-3 years of consistent use. Continued use of traps is recommended to maintain pest population control.