Apple Sawfly Traps

What are Apple Sawfly Traps used for?

They are used to help for controlling sawfly on apples and plums.

What are Sawflys active? 

The sawfly is active from late April-May (blossom time). They are 4-5 mm long; the head and thorax are blackish brown.

They lay eggs at the base of the flowers. After petal fall, the eggs hatch and the larvae bore into the core of the fruitlets, and this feeding damage causes affected fruit to drop in early summer.

How do I use the traps?

Remove the protective cover paper from the white sticky traps and suspend them 1 trap per tree.

The trap will stay sticky and last for several months but if more than half the surface gets covered with sawfly and dust it is recommend that they should be replaced.

How many are in the pack?

There are 5 in the pack.

When should I use the traps?

The traps should be in place early April until June.

Trapping and monitoring adults allow accurate detection of the pest population and therefore accurate timing of pest control applications.