What is the Droso® Trap?
A specially designed, spherical, red pheromone trap for the Japanese fruit fly, Drosophila suzukii
Tool for the timely detection of a new infestation, for monitoring population size and for creating a physical barrier
What are the benefits of the Droso® Trap?
With careful monitoring, you can detect infestations in time, so you can intervene at the ideal moment
The colour and shape of this trap mimic the attractive fruit
In combination with the attractant Dros’Attract® more fruit flies are caught compared with other attractants such as apple cider vinegar
Attracts both adult males and females
How does the Droso® Trap work?
In addition to its attraction to the food attractant, D. suzukii is also naturally drawn to the colour of this trap
The fruit flies fly into the trap and drown
Monitor the fruit flies in the trap at least once per week for a representative result
In which crops can you use the Droso® Trap?
Berries such as strawberry and raspberry
Fruit cultivation such as cherry, peach, fig and grapes
Ornamentals such as Camellia japonica and Styrax japonicus
Orchards such as oak and cedar
