Pest Wizard San Jose Scale Trap Kit

The Pest Wizard San Jose Scale Trap Kit is a complete, pesticide-free monitoring system that pairs sticky traps with pheromone lures to catch male San Jose scale (Quadraspidiotus perniciosus). Trapping males so they cannot mate gives organic orchardists a chemical-free way to detect and track scale activity through the season.

At a glance

• Type: Complete trap kit (traps plus lures)
• Kit contains: 2 sticky traps, 2 pheromone lures, and 2 hangers
• Target: San Jose scale (Quadraspidiotus perniciosus)
• Lure life: Replace lures every 30 days
• Coverage: One trap per infested tree or problem area
• Placement: Hang at shoulder height inside the host tree

Best for

• Monitoring orchards, gardens, and ornamentals for scale
• Catching males before they mate
• Early detection and season-long tracking
• Orchard and garden IPM programs
• Organic and sustainable growers

How to use

Peel the cover paper off each trap rapidly at an angle and attach the lure. Hang the trap at shoulder height inside the host tree. The pheromone draws male scales, which stick to the trap and die. Replace lures every 30 days and swap traps as needed through the season.

About Grow Organic

Grow Organic, the brand of Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply, has supplied gardeners and growers with organic seeds, tools, and natural pest control for decades, with a focus on sustainable, earth-friendly growing.