Fruit Fly Trap

• Sticky insert for increased catch
• Non-Spill, re-useable trap
• Large catch numbers
• Easy to transport and store

Fruit Flies (Drosophila) are small nuisance flies whose members are often called fruit flies, vinegar flies or wine flies. They are a pest in many environments including bars, restaurants and anywhere else where food and beverages are prepared or stored.

They are generally attracted by ripened or rotting fruit, vegetables and fermenting liquids and can be a very difficult pest to deal with. One species in particular, Drosophila melanogaster, is the most common. Although the term Drosophila is often used synonymously with this species, the entire genus contains about 1,500 species and is very diverse in appearance, behaviour, and breeding habitat.

Attraction is the key

The specially formulated liquid attractant uses the fruit flies instinctive attraction to ripened, rotting fruit and vegetables against them. The traps yellow lid section also acts as a visual attractant. Most traps utilise the liquid as the sole trapping agent, which means flies can and do escape from traps, however integral to the AgriSense trap is the sticky insert which ensures that when flies are drawn into the pot, they land on the vertical surface above the liquid, where they are caught and cannot escape. Although a liquid trap, the trap has an integrated funnel which is designed to avoid spillage, provided the correct liquid level is used.

Tips and Techniques

• Place traps close to infestations for best results.
• Move pot within the area to optimise catch
• Check and refill the liquid bait if level drops
• Replace the sticky strip every 4 weeks or when full of insects
• Replace the liquid fully every 4 weeks
• Use only with the AgriSense fruit fly attractant

Additional information:

• Product Code: (PBC 1719) – Carton of 12 traps

Pest profile, MSDS, technical data sheet and brochure available on request.

For more information, please contact Pest IT Pty Ltd on 1300 665 657