Pest Wizard Spotted Wing Drosophila Trap Kit

The Pest Wizard Spotted Wing Drosophila Trap Kit is a complete monitoring system that pairs large yellow sticky traps with a long-life pheromone lure to catch spotted wing drosophila (Drosophila suzukii). Unlike native vinegar flies, this invasive pest lays eggs in undamaged ripening fruit, so early trapping helps organic growers protect berries and stone fruit.

At a glance

• Type: Complete trap kit (traps plus lure)
• Kit contains: 2 large yellow sticky traps, one 90-day lure, and dual wire hangers
• Target: Spotted wing drosophila (Drosophila suzukii)
• Hosts: Cherries, caneberries, blueberries, strawberries, plums, nectarines, grapes, and figs
• Lure care: Replace lures every 30 days; non-toxic but strongly scented, keep frozen until deployment
• Season: Deploy mid-May through November

Best for

• Monitoring berries and soft fruit for SWD activity
• Catching flies before they lay eggs in ripening fruit
• Protecting cherries, caneberries, blueberries, and grapes
• Berry and orchard IPM programs
• Early detection in spring and through the season

How to use

Deploy traps mid-May through November, hanging them outside the foliage at shoulder height. Severely infested plants may need two traps, one on each side. Check weekly in spring, and once you catch a couple, deploy any additional traps. When a trap fills with insects, move the lure to a fresh trap, and replace lures every 30 days.

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.