Bioprotec POM Apple Maggot Trap – Ecological Protection for Fruit Trees

Protect your harvests efficiently and offer your fruit trees a natural barrier against pests with the Bioprotec POM trap. Specially designed to target the apple maggot (Rhagoletis pomonella), this bright red spherical trap visually mimics a ripe apple to attract egg-laying females and capture them before they cause irreversible damage to your crops.

Ideal for residential orchards, home gardens, and organic farming, it is the ultimate solution to grow healthy, pristine fruit without relying on chemical pesticides. Formulated to withstand Canadian weather conditions, this trap ensures reliable performance throughout the growing season.

Product Features

• Specific target: Attracts and captures adult apple maggots (Rhagoletis pomonella).
• Versatile use: Engineered for apple and crabapple trees, but also protects pear, plum, cherry, peach, and hawthorn trees.
• Heavy-duty construction: Weatherproof rigid plastic sphere, specially tinted red to maximize visual attraction.
• Reusable system: An economical and eco-responsible choice; only the sticky coating and lures need to be replaced each year.
• Eco-conscious: Targeted trapping that does not harm honeybees or other beneficial backyard wildlife.

Benefits of Using the Bioprotec POM Trap

• 100% ecological solution: Completely pesticide-free and non-toxic, ensuring healthy, residue-free fruit for your family.
• Enhanced efficiency: Combine it with a sticky adhesive (Bioprotec glue) and an olfactory lure or pheromone pouch (sold separately) for an unbeatable dual-action setup.
• Drastic infestation reduction: Intercepts breeding adults, effectively breaking the pest reproduction cycle directly in your garden.
• Long-term savings: Reduces seasonal gardening costs thanks to its durable, easy-to-clean, and infinitely reusable structure.

Installation Instructions

For optimal results and maximum fruit protection, follow these simple setup steps:

1. The ideal timing: Hang the trap during the blooming period, just before the petals drop. This ensures you catch the very first flies as they emerge in the spring.
2. Preparing the trap: Evenly apply a layer of sticky insect adhesive (Bioprotec glue) over the entire surface of the red sphere. If you are using an olfactory lure, insert or secure it according to the instructions on the pouch.
3. Strategic placement: Hang the trap using the provided fastener on an outer branch of the tree, ideally at eye level or close to developing fruit. Choose the sunniest sides of the tree, as apple maggots are most active in warm sunlight.
4. Recommended quantity: Use 1 to 2 spheres for a medium-sized tree. For mature trees or denser backyard orchards, plan for 2 to 4 traps per tree.
5. Maintenance: Inspect the trap periodically. If the surface becomes saturated with insects or debris, clean the sphere and reapply a fresh layer of sticky coating. The olfactory lure typically remains effective for the entire season.