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Melon and fruit fly lures

Using and Maintaining Petroleum Fruit/ Melon Fly Lures and Traps

Petroleum, fruit, and melon fly lures are effective for various species of pests. Regular trap inspections, salvaging parts, and proper placement can maximise their lifespan and effectiveness. #LoveHomeGrown

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Fruit fly traps full of fruit flies

Gardening Activities This May

Prewinter activities adjust to climate changes with pest control, weeding, plant propagation, and transplanting, promoting productivity and plant health despite unpredictable weather. #LoveHomeGrown.

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Whitefly Sticky trap

Whitefly Pest Control

Whiteflies are known for sucking sap from plants, laying eggs on the underside of leaves, and frequently infesting crops such as tomatoes, potatoes, cabbage, and other plants, which can lead to decreased yields and the development of viral diseases. Various control measures are available, including spraying the plants with Neem oil, watering the underside of the leaves, and utilising sticky traps. In severe infestations, organic pesticide sprays and parasitic fungi can be deployed. Moreover, during the rainy season, spraying can be particularly effective in preventing outbreaks.

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Mangoes in November

Mango Fruit Fly Alert

Lusaka’s maturing mangoes attract a surge of fruit flies, particularly the invasive oriental fly, risking potential infection. Late-season exotic mangoes are especially vulnerable due to prior infestation in other early-ripening fruits. Measures to control this infestation include trap replacement and doubling, burying fallen fruits, pesticide use, and fruit bagging or netting.

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Fruit fly trap

Setting Up a Chipku Bactocera Dorsalis Fruit Fly Trap

Fruit flies are a significant cause of fruit rot globally, affecting various fruit types. The Chipko fruit fly trap employs a lure to trap these pests, which can be used for surveillance and mass trapping if infestation is severe. The traps require monthly checking, emptying of the fruit flies and lure replacement every two months.

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