Vector 960 Fruit Fly Traps

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960 VECTOR FRUIT FLY TRAPS

TRAP FOR QUICK CAPTURE

The 960 Vector Fruit Fly Trap is a low profile, ready-to-use trap designed to capture Drosophila. This versatile trap has a patented food grade attractant developed in cooperation with Dr. Tom Baker from Iowa State University that quickly lures Drosophila (melanogaster, repleta, hydei and other species) to the trap. The 960 Vector fruit fly trap is engineered with a 10-hole venting lid to optimize Drosophila exposure to the vapors emitted from the liquid attractant. The trap lid is removable for easy monitoring and identification of catch. There are outer and inner spill resistant rings to reduce accidental loss of the liquid attractant. The trap’s efficacy has been enhanced by using orangecolored plastic with a specially selected chemical composition. These features have been shown to significantly improve trap catch.

How To Use the Vector 960 Fruit Fly Trap

To use, simply tear off the foil seal and attach the 10-hole venting lid onto the base of the trap and it is ready for placement. For a more secure placement, use the glue dots included in each case. After 30-days, record the catch and dispose of the trap in a garbage receptacle.

Common Use Areas: Behind or under bars, beverage centers, dishwashers, food displays, food service islands, sinks, ovens, supply racks, vending machines, food preparation tables, etc.

Benefits of the Vector 960 Fruit Fly Trap

• Quick attraction and capture of Drosophila
• Accurate monitoring capability
• Versatile to use because of its low profile
• Conveniently ready-to-use
• Low toxicity with food-grade attractant
• Does not require EPA registration
• Economical — saves the technician time in servicing traps

PACKAGING

12 ready-to-use traps, 12 lids, 12 glue dots and instruction sheet per box.

VOLUME & WEIGHT OF TRAP

40 ml of attractant per trap; box weight is 2.07 pounds; case weight is 8.28 pounds.

TEMPERATURE EFFECTS

Liquid will evaporate within 45 days of opening under normal room temperatures. Product may freeze at temperatures below 32° F but will still attract fruit flies once the attractant thaws.

STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS

Store Vector fruit fly trap in a dry, cool place.

Useful Tips/Why Use 960 Vector Fruit Fly Traps

• Secure the 960 Vector fruit fly trap with glue dots provided to hold it in place.
• Locate or create a monitoring site away from normal daily activities in the facility.
• Be aware of airflow dynamics of the facility. These air currents may blow the Drosophila away from the traps.
• Use a site diagram to locate your trap placement during each service and record counts.
• Indicate the placement date on the traps for verification of 30-day rotation program.
• Communicate to management and employees where the stations are and what they are used for.

PT® 960 VECTOR Fruit Fly Trap Activation Instructions:

1. Activate PT® 960 Vector Fruit Fly Trap by pulling the cellophane wrapper off the base of the trap exposing the food grade attractant. Be careful not to spill the liquid attractant.

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

General Information:

The 960 Vector Fruit Fly Trap is scientifically designed to capture Drosophila to locate the source or sources of a Drosophila infestation through monitoring the count in the trap.

Drosophila require very little debris for successful breeding sites. The 960 Vector 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.

Trap Placement and Use:

1) Place the traps in areas where Drosophila have been seen. Place the traps 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) Use supplied glue dots to secure the trap in place.

4) Remove the lid to count the number of adults in the trap. If there are a large number of captured flies in a single trap, you may want to strain the

It is in an liquid form ease of counting.

5) Record trap counts on a site map.

6) 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 to minimize fruit fly activity in production areas.

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Apart from fruit flies ePestSolutions also offers other alternate fly control methods which include fly traps, fly baits, fly lights, fly sprays and replacement bulbs.