- Protect Squash, Zucchini, Pumkpin and similar plants from invasive Squash Vine Borer damage. Natural and 100% safe for edible gardens
- Pheromone-based attractant is specific to Squash Vine Borers (Melittia cucurbitae) - will not attract other insects or pollinators
- Long Life 8 Week/60 Day pheromone lures - TWICE the lifespan of competitor's products
- Trap kit includes 2x disposable wet glue traps, 2x pheromone lures and 2x twist ties for hanging (2 complete traps)
Product description
VivaTrap! VT-100 Squash Vine Borer Moth Traps by VivaGrow
VivaTrap VT-100
The mature Squash Vine Borer (Melittia cucurbitae) is a stout dark gray moth with 'hairy' red-orange hind legs, opaque front wings, and clear hind wings with dark veins. Squash Vine Borer Moths are often mistaken for bees or wasps due to their movement around plants during the daytime and colorful markings. Plants are affected when their offspring develop and begin to feed inside stalks which harms foliage, eventually migrating to the main stem where massive damage is incurred.
Squash Vine Borer Moths overwinter as a full grown larva or a pupa one to two inches below the soil surface, these larvae develop and pupate in the early months of spring. Mature moths begin to emerge as plants break ground and will continue flight through mid-August in most regions.
Mature Squash Vine Borer moths lay small brown eggs individually on leaf stalks and vines, which hatch in seven to 10 days. The newly hatched white-cream colored larvae will immediately bore into stems and restart the cycle of plant damage. These larvae will feed for 14 to 30 days before exiting the stem to pupate in the soil, pupa are dark brown, shiny and have tapered ends.
Instructions: Hang traps at 2-3' height, 3-4' away from grow area or garden plot to draw borer moths away. Place with care to avoid wind and rain as possible. Use one trap + lure per 100-150 square feet of planted area. Deploy traps at first planting, replacing traps as needed through August/end of season for best results. Lure lasts for approximately 60 days/8 weeks.
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