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Rowley MA

first thing is they get me every year

do they work
and where can you get them in Massachusetts


thanks,
dave

6/14/2013 9:46:44 PM

Omaha, Ne.

I think traps are just for fun, There's just something very satisfying seeing a bunch of dead SVB. I used them but still witness them laying eggs everywhere. This year I'm not using them. I wasn't the traps that saved my plants. It was Merit.

6/14/2013 10:24:19 PM

valparaiso, in

If I am not mistaken the traps only attract the males. They are only there to alert you to when the SVBs are around, and when you need to ramp up your spraying.

6/14/2013 10:48:13 PM

Rowley MA

crap !!

Here we go again let the games begin..

what do you spray ?

Thanks,
Dave

6/15/2013 12:37:30 AM

Ontario

I think Chris Delaney trapped a couple of hundred with multiple traps , he also used a vapor tape with the traps. No chance of them getting out, it kills them dead. Terry

6/15/2013 9:21:30 AM

Eastern Pennsylvania

Bifenthrin and merit. Haven't had a vine borer in 6 years.

6/15/2013 2:42:52 PM

Omaha, Ne.

you'll need a systemic incectaside. I have use.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Merit-75WP-2oz-Imidacloprid-Systemic-Insecticide-Grub-White-Fly-Control-/300884154149?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item460e17d725

or

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Spectracide-32-fl-oz-Triazicide-Insect-Killer-Concentrate-HG-95829-2/100034451#.UbzfOpwQOR4

6/15/2013 5:43:37 PM

Omaha, Ne.

but don't eat your pumpkin

6/15/2013 5:46:47 PM

Lexington, Ky

Yes they work...vapor tape not necessary but it's cheap and it works. I haven't used lure/vapor tape in mine in two years and still catch a bunch. If I manage to take one down with a fly swatter, it goes into one of four traps that I use, free lure.

Remember, your plant is what attracts them, not the trap. Some growers think they've never had SVB's until they hung a trap. Traps won't catch them all so consider it one of several weapons to use in your war against them.

http://greatlakesipm.com/

6/17/2013 1:50:40 PM