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When to Use the Apple Maggot Trap

Codling moths are most active during warmer evenings, typically from mid-May until the end of July, when adult moths fly and mate.

For effective monitoring, position your Growing Success Apple Maggot Trap in the garden from mid-May, before moth activity reaches its peak.

Early monitoring helps identify potential infestations and allows gardeners to take appropriate action to protect developing apples and pears.

One small correction to the original wording: the trap monitors moth activity rather than directly killing the caterpillars inside the fruit. That distinction is important for an accurate product description.

How to Use the Growing Success Apple Maggot Trap

Step 1 – Prepare the Trap

Unfold the sticky insert, open the sachet containing the pheromone monitoring lure and position the lure in the centre of the sticky surface.

Step 2 – Assemble the Trap

Place the prepared sticky insert inside the trap with the sticky side facing upwards.

Step 3 – Position the Trap

Hang the trap at approximately head height on the windward side of your apple or pear tree.

One trap can monitor moth activity across approximately five average-sized fruit trees, provided the trees are no more than 12 metres apart.

Step 4 – Monitor Moth Activity

Inspect the trap regularly and count the number of moths caught.

According to the manufacturer’s guidance, catching more than 12 moths per week indicates a level of activity where further pest control may be necessary.

If treatment is required, choose a suitable product approved for use on the affected fruit trees and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

Step 5 – Replace the Lure and Sticky Insert

For continued effective monitoring, replace both the sticky glue insert and pheromone lure after approximately six weeks.

Replacement inserts and monitoring lures are available separately.

Step 6 – Remove at the End of the Season

Remove the trap in early September and dispose of the used sticky insert and monitoring lure appropriately.

Helpful Tips for Successful Monitoring

• Install your trap in mid-May before the main moth flight period.
• Position it at head height in the recommended location.
• Inspect the sticky insert regularly.
• Keep a weekly record of moth numbers.
• Replace the lure and insert after six weeks.
• Remove the trap at the end of the monitoring season.

Protect Your Apple & Pear Harvest

The Growing Success Apple Maggot Trap is a practical monitoring tool for gardeners looking to identify codling moth activity and reduce the risk of damage to home-grown fruit.

Regular monitoring, combined with good fruit tree care and appropriate pest management, can help protect your apple and pear harvest throughout the growing season.