WitaTrap® Complete European Cherry Fruit Fly Trap Set

Biological attractant trap (pheromone trap) for the management of pest infestation of your cultivars.

One trap set consisting of:
- 2 trap bodies (WitaTrap® Balloon Trap),
- 2 pheromone sachets (attractant) (separately packaged!),
   ATTENTION: The screw cap of the pheromone vial must not be opened!
- suspension cord for mounting and detailed instructions for use.

Biology:
Pest: European cherry fruit fly
Scientific name: Rhagoletis cerasi
Infests: cherries

Main symptoms of infestation:  

• Fallen fruits exhibit a brownish discoloured site in the stalk area
• Putrid, soft flesh around stones
•  White, elongated larvae

Flight phase: around early May to June (flies)

Use:
Assemble traps and suspend them from a branch on the upper third of tree crowns.
Experience shows that the ripening process begins first on the south side of trees, in the upper third of the crown. It is thus advisable to attach the traps to the external, sunny side of trees before the adults take flight.
The number of traps required depends on the size of each tree (2 - 10 traps may be needed).
Make sure the external adhesive surfaces are kept free of contact with branches and leaves.
Each trap should be checked at regular intervals of 2 - 3 days. Each time a trap is checked, the insects sticking to the adhesive surfaces should be removed using a suitable tool (e.g. twig or wooden scraper) to ensure that the full glue surface is revealed. If surfaces become very soiled, replace the trap or spray with a liquid glue, such as Soveurode special glue.
Replace the attractant (pheromone) and whole traps if necessary every 4 - 6 weeks. 

*Traps should be put in place before the flight phase of the adults.

For more information on the insect pest and application, see the enclosed product description.