Apple Maggot Monitoring Trap

The Apple Maggot Monitoring Trap is perfect for tackling both apple and pear fruit moth damage.

Maggot damage in apples and pears is mainly caused by caterpillars of the codling moth. Females tend to lay eggs on the leaves and fruit, which hatch after 10-14 days. The caterpillars then bore into the fruitlets and feed on the fruit in early summer.

Each monitoring trap covers between three to five trees, luring the male moths and enabling gardeners to access the trap and treat with a suitable insecticide.

Male moths tend to fly and mate on warm nights, so the trap is best used from mid-May to the end of July.

The trap will monitor moths for five average size trees up to 12 metres apart.

Sizes available:

• 1 trap - monitors up to 5 trees

WHEN TO USE

Male moths fly and mate on warm nights from mid May to the end of July. Place the trap in the garden mid May.

HOW TO USE

Remove the trap from the packaging and hang the trap at head height on the windward side of the tree or trees. The trap will monitor moths for five average size trees up to 12 metres apart. Inspect the trap regularly. If more than 12 moths are trapped per week, apply Vitax Plant Guard to wash off any eggs laid and remove debris onto which further egg laying may occur. Each trap is effective for up to 6-8 weeks. Replace more frequently in dusty conditions.