1. Activate by pulling the cellophane wrapper off the base of the trap exposing the food grade attractant.
   Outer and inner spill resistant rings built in to reduce accidental loss of the liquid attractant.

    

2. Snap the 10-hole venting cap onto the base and place trap as described below.

GENERAL INFORMATION: FRUIT FLY TRAP

• The 960 Vector Fruit Fly Trap is scientifically designed to capture Drosphilia infestation through monitoring the count in the trap.

   

• This versatile trap has a patented food grade attractant that readily attracts several species of Drosophila.
  Trap efficacy is further enhanced by the orange-colored plastic with a specially selected chemical composition used for the trap base and lid.
  The Vector Fruit Fly Trap is engineered with 10-hole venting lid to optimize Drosophila exposure to the vapors emitted from the liquid attractant.
  The lid is removable for easy monitoring and identification of catch.

   

• Drosphilia require very little debris for successful breeding sites. The 960 Fruit Fly Trap is designed to attract adult fruit flies from short distances and , by counting and mapping infestation levels, to pinpoint specific sources of infestation.

   

FRUIT FLY TRAP PLACEMENT AND USE:

1. Place the traps in areas where Drosphila have been seen. Place the trap where they will not be disturbed or tipped.

    

2. Avoid placing traps over food preparation areas or exposed food to minimize fruit fly activity and attraction in this area.
   These areas also have a high degree of human activity, which increases the chance that the trap will be tipped or knocked out of position.

    

3. Discard traps after 30-days of use and replace with new traps.

COMMON USE AREAS:

• Traps are most effective when placed near breeding sites.

   

• Place behind or under bars, beverage centers, dishwashers, food displays, food service islands, sinks, ovens, supply racks, vending machines, food preparation tables. etc.

  NOTE: Drosophila will gravitate toward decaying food odors so it is important to discard all food peels and food materials io minimize fruit fly activity in production areas.

Fruit Flies

Size: (3mm)

Key Identification:
 

• A key identifying character is its bright red eyes.
• The Fruit fly is about one third the size of the house or filth fly.

Color:
 

• Body color is usually a light yellow to tan color.

Biology and Habits:

 

• The fruit flies comprise several different species belonging to the genus Drosophila. The most common species encountered in homes and other structures is D.melanogaster. Fruit flies are also identified as pomace flies or vinegar flies. These pests can be found throughout the world, in homes, food processing plants, warehouses, grocery stores, wineries, restaurants and other structures.
   
• Populations tend to be greatest in late summer and early fall as they infest fruits during the harvest season.
   
• Fruit flies are among the smallest flies found in homes.
  
   
• With the end of the summer season, many homeowners often encounter fruit flies in and about their kitchens and near garbage storage areas.
   
• They are generally found hovering around decaying vegetation and overripe fruit.
  Fruit flies most often are found hovering around overly ripe fruit.
  Fermenting materials, such as leftover beer or soft drinks, also are a favorite food of these flies.
  These pesky insects are often found in the kitchen, especially when vegetable or fruit materials are present after major home canning efforts.
   
• Occasionally, pomace flies, similar in appearance to fruit flies, may infest the home. The source of a pomace fly problem is often standing water like a forgotten mop pail or an open sewer drain.
   
• Because it frequents such unsanitary areas, it could potentially carry disease-causing bacteria onto food products.
   
• Like all flies, fruit flies develop by complete metamorphosis.
  Eggs are laid near or on top of attractants (fermenting materials) such as beverages, decaying fruit and vegetable matter, garbage or slime in drains.
  They are attracted to any area where moisture has accumulated including mops and wet rags. The larvae emerge from the eggs and feed near the surface of the fermenting material for 5-6 days.
   
• This surface-feeding characteristic of the larvae is significant in that damaged or over-ripened portions of fruits and vegetables can be cut away without having to discard the remainder for fear of retaining any developing larvae.
  However eating the larvae can cause intestinal discomfort and diarrhea.
  For this reason, health professionals and sanitarians are concerned when these flies are found infesting facilities where food is prepared, processed, or served.
   
• Newly-emerged adults are attracted to lights, but egg laying females will not leave fermenting materials. The larvae then crawl to drier areas of the food source or even out of the food source to pupate. Under ideal conditions, the life cycle from egg to adult can be completed in as little as eight days.
  Life cycle from egg to adult is approximately 10 days.

Recommended Control Measures :

Exclusion and Sanitation, Insecticides, Traps, and Aerosols

1. Exclusion and Sanitation: