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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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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