Codling Moth Trap & Refill

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Codling Moth Traps and Refills

The major cause of maggot damage to apples and pears is the caterpillar of the Codling Moth. The Codling Moth Trap uses the 'Pheromone' scent of the female moth to attract and catch male moths.

In most seasons moths fly and mate on warm nights from late May until the end of July, although in some years activity may continue well into August. The trap should be placed in the garden soon after the middle of May. If spring weather is exceptionally warm, or in sheltered urban gardens, it may be an advantage to have the traps installed by early May. If in doubt, hang the trap after the petals begin to fall.

One trap should monitor up to 5 average size trees with a range of 15 metres (50 feet) of the trap. It should be hung at around head height on the windward side of the tree (or group of trees).

The Codling Moth is small (about 8mm or 1/3rd inch long) dark coloured and rests with its wings folded to form a triangular shape.

Remove the trap by the beginning of September clean and store, the trap can be reused the following year with the purchase of a refill kit.

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