A new bait for controlling cherry fruit fly probably saved Washington State growers close to a million dollars last season, according to Tim Smith, Washington State University Extension educator for north central Washington. The GF-120 bait, from the Dow Chemical Company, was registered two years ago. It contains the biopesticide spinosad (the same active ingredient as in Success and Entrust), combined with a yeasty, sugary attractant. Two seasons ago, the early innovators in the cherry industry tried it, Smith said. Last season, it was widely used by organic and conventional growers alike. “Last year, there was amazing adoption of this […]