August 2011 Issue

Building a better fly trap

USDA researcher Peter Landolt hopes his work will lead to more powerful and consistent lures for the spotted wing drosophila.

The spotted wing drosophila is easy to catch using cheap and readily available baits. Apple cider vinegar is being recommended for homemade traps in the Pacific Northwest. A cheap red wine can be used, also. But what is it about wine or vinegar that the flies find so attractive? This is a question that Dr. Peter Landolt, research leader at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s laboratory in Yakima, Washington, hopes to answer so that more powerful and consistent baits can be developed. The spotted wing drosophila (Drosophila suzukii) originated in Japan and was first seen in California in 2008. It […]

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August 1, 2011

Pest Management, Insects and mites, Technology and equipment, Research, Geraldine Warner

Geraldine Warner

Geraldine Warner was the editor of Good Fruit Grower from 1992-2015. During her tenure, she planned and prepared editorial content, wrote for the magazine, and managed the editorial team. Read her stories: Story Index

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