Say goodbye to “the worm in the apple!” This simple, non-toxic trap is essential for protecting your backyard apples, pears, and walnuts. It works by using a synthetic female pheromone to attract and capture adult male Codling Moths, interrupting their mating cycle and significantly reducing the number of “wormy” fruit. It also tells you exactly when to spray preventative treatments.
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Best For: Apple, Pear, Quince, and Walnut trees suffering from or prone to Codling Moth infestation (larvae bore into fruit).
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Key Actionable Steps:
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How to Apply: Assemble the sticky, triangular trap and place one lure inside. DO NOT touch the lure with bare hands (use gloves or tweezers).
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When to Hang: Hang traps in the early spring (typically around Pink Bud stage or just before bloom) to catch the first generation of flying moths.
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Placement: Hang the trap high in the tree canopy (at head height or higher) on the outside edge of the foliage, away from obstructing leaves.
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Monitoring: Check the trap every 2-3 days. When you start catching moths, it signals that egg-laying is imminent, and it’s the critical time to apply a preventative spray (like a Spinosad or Carbaryl product) to kill the hatching larvae before they bore into the fruit.
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Maintenance: Replace the lure and sticky insert every 6-8 weeks to maintain effectiveness throughout the growing season.
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