Drososan red trap product photo
Drososan trap hung up in strawberry crop
Drososan red trap product photo
Drososan trap hung up in strawberry crop

Drososan Trap

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Description: 1 red container/insect reservoir with four openings covered with mesh (to eliminate the risk of capturing other insects or pollinators). Includes transparent lid/cover and a hook.

How it Works: The spotted wing drosophila are attracted to the trap by the liquid attractant. Once in the trap they drown in the attractant.

Best used: Install the traps as soon as the temperature exceeds 10°C, coinciding with the beginning of the adult flights and fruit development in surrounding trees and shrubs. Traps will be less effective once fruit starts to ripen.

Important Information Before Use:

  • The trap has been specifically designed to prevent the undesired trapping of other insects.
  • Avoid placing the trap in direct sunlight.

  • This trap must be used with an attractant solution. We recommended adding 200 ml of this solution per trap:

    • 1/3 water
    • 1/3 cider vinegar
    • 1/3 of red wine
    • 1 tablespoon sugar syrup or molasses
    • 1 teaspoon of liquid soap

Step 1: Arrival 

Upon arrival, store the trap out of sunlight until use.

Step 2: Preparation

Assemble the trap and place this liquid concoction (200ml) into the trap: 

1/3 water

1/3 cider vinegar

1/3 of red wine

1 tablespoon sugar syrup or molasses

1 teaspoon of liquid soap

Step 3: Application

Hang the trap on a branch or stick using the enclosed hook. The most effective place to hang the traps is in the shade along the sides of the plot, in the hedge (if available), and in the crop. If the crop is low, make sure the traps hang at least one meter above the ground. In taller crops, the traps can be placed in the crop. Protect the traps against direct sunlight. Check the traps weekly.

​Step 4: Repeat Applications 

Once the luring substance in the trap has attracted too many flies or has evaporated, the traps must be refilled. The trap density typically ranges from 1-20 per hectare. Install the traps as soon as the temperature exceeds 10C. Traps will be less effective once fruit starts to ripen.

Most of our products contain living organisms; therefore, we must follow specific procedures to guarantee their safe transportation from our door to yours.

  • All orders received before Wednesday (3:00 pm EST) will ship the following week.
  • If there is a holiday the ship day will be delayed one (1) business day.
  • Orders are not shipped or delivered on Sundays or holidays.
  • We do not ship to P.O. boxes. Have your order sent to a physical address or direct to a UPS/Purolator Depot.
  • We do not ship to territories.
  • We do not offer local pickup for any purchases made on our website.

Due to wildlife regulations in Newfoundland and Labrador, we require a copy of your permit to possess & import live wildlife before we can send you beneficial insects. If you are unaware of these regulations please contact [email protected], and we will send you the correct information to reach out to your government.

If you are exempt from any government or provincial taxes, please reach out to [email protected] for more information.

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