HYM-LURE Protein Bait
Fruit Fly Attractant for Queensland and Mediterranean Fruit Flies
Active Ingredient: 425 g/L Protein Hydrolysate
Directions for use:
• Use only with registered pesticides for the control of fruit flies.
• Mix Hym-Lure concentrate at the rate of 1.5 litres per 100 litres of water.
• Apply this mixture at the rate of 15 -20 litres per hectare as a solid stream within the canopy of the trees. Apply to every tree in every second row in any particular week and then alternate rows in the following weeks.
• It is essential to monitor fruit fly numbers to determine effectiveness of program and to adjust if numbers increase.
• Application of bait sprays should commence 6-8 week prior to fruit ripening and on a weekly basis. Additional applications may be required if monitoring indicates inadequate control or in the advent of rain falling within 3 days of application.
• Baits are more effective if applied early morning.
• Ensure that fresh bait is used, do not store mixed bait.
• Continue bait program during and two weeks after harvest.
General Recommendations for Fruit Fly Management:
• Perimeter baiting and spot spraying in the non-orchard area will assist in control.
• Male Annihilation for Queensland fruit fly using suitable products/traps registered for this use has proven to be effective.
• Monitor fruit fly activity on a weekly basis.
Available in 1 litre, 5 litre and 20 litre containers.