The Growing Success Plum Maggot Monitoring Trap is a pesticide-free, pheromone-based trap designed to attract and capture male plum fruit moths, helping gardeners monitor pest activity and protect their plum, damson and greengage harvests.

Ideal for home gardens and small orchards, this easy-to-use monitoring trap helps identify potential infestations before serious damage occurs.

Key Features & Benefits

• Uses a pheromone lure to attract male plum fruit moths
• Helps monitor moth activity and assess the risk of fruit damage
• Specifically targets plum fruit moths rather than beneficial insects
• Pesticide-free and suitable for organic gardening
• Monitors up to three average-sized fruit trees
• Easy to assemble, install and maintain
• Replacement sticky inserts and pheromone lures available separately
• Suitable for plum, damson and greengage trees

Size Available: Single trap

Please note: This product monitors moth activity and does not directly eliminate caterpillars already inside the fruit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How many trees can the Growing Success Plum Maggot Trap monitor?

The trap can monitor plum fruit moth activity across up to three average-sized fruit trees, provided the trees are no more than 12 metres apart. It is suitable for monitoring plum, damson and greengage trees.

Q. Will the Plum Maggot Trap reduce the number of grubs in my fruit?

The Growing Success Plum Maggot Trap is primarily a monitoring tool rather than a direct pest control treatment. It attracts and captures adult male plum fruit moths, allowing gardeners to identify moth activity and assess the risk of infestation.

Although it catches some male moths, it should not be relied upon to control an infestation or eliminate caterpillars already inside the fruit. Early detection can help you decide whether additional preventative measures are necessary.

Q. What other steps can I take to reduce plum fruit moth damage?

Regular monitoring and good fruit tree care can help reduce pest problems.

Remove and dispose of infested or fallen fruit promptly to help interrupt the pest’s lifecycle.

You can also consider products such as Growing Success Glue Band Traps and Winter Tree Wash as part of a broader fruit tree care programme. However, these products are not specifically proven to control plum fruit moth, so they should not be relied upon as a substitute for monitoring.

Q. When should I put the Plum Maggot Trap in my garden?

Install the trap from mid-May, when adult plum fruit moths typically begin flying and mating during warmer evenings. Continue monitoring throughout the summer.

Q. How often should I replace the pheromone lure?

Replace the pheromone lure and sticky insert after approximately six weeks, following the manufacturer’s instructions.

Q. Can I reuse the trap next year?

The trap housing can generally be reused if it remains in good condition. Replace the used pheromone lure and sticky insert with suitable refills before the next monitoring season.