Hanging Insect Traps

Each year, volunteers hang codling moth and apple maggot traps in 16 “test” trees to gauge insect activity, which enables us to select the appropriate insect control methods.

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On Saturday, May 2nd, CORE volunteers will be in the orchard to hang insect traps. We need your help starting at 9am to assemble codling moth tents and “sticky” apples and hang the traps in our 16 test trees. Insect traps are hung each year to monitor bugs as well as help us determine which sprays are appropriate. Spreading mulch is also an ongoing process! We look forward to seeing you in the orchard soon.

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• Saturday, May 2nd at 9am​

• Assemble and hang insect traps with CORE volunteers

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Codling Moth Trap Recipes​

For Homemade Traps — Mix in one gallon jug

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Recipe #1:

1 Cup Molasses
2 Cups Apple Cider Vinegar
1 tsp yeast
Water to fill, after 24 hours 1-2 cups per trap

 

Recipe #2:

1 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
2 Cup Molasses
1/8 tsp Ammonia
5 Cups Water, after 24 hours 1-2 cups per trap

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Recipe #3:

1 Cut-up Banana Peel
1 Cup Vinegar
1 Cup Sugar
Water to fill, after 24 hours 1-2 cups per trap

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Recipe #4:

1/3 Cup Molasses

1/8 tsp Ammonia
appears that is per trap

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Recipe #5:

2 Cups Apple Cider Vinegar
1 tsp yeast
Water to fill, after 24 hours 1-2 cups per trap

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Recipe #6:

1/4 Cup Molasses
2 1/2 Cup Water
1/4 tsp yeast
per trap

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Recipe #7:

1/4 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
1/4 Cup Molasses
1/8 tsp Ammonia
5 Cups Water
per trap

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