Nature's Way Fruit Fly Control
Fruit fly is a destructive pest that causes heartache for the home orchardist and tomato grower. After the adult flies lay their eggs in the fruit, maggot-like larvae hatch out and begin to eat the ripening flesh. They then drop to the ground to pupate in the soil and begin the whole process all over again.
Chemical controls for fruit fly have traditionally involved the application of systemic or penetrant insecticides that enter into the fruit but, with growing interest in organic gardening, many fruit growers have been looking for more natural methods of controlling these serious pests. They’re sure to welcome the introduction of Yates Product of the Month for November 2007 Nature’s Way Fruit Fly Control.
Nature’s Way is an umbrella branding for a range of Yates products that have eco-friendly components. Nature’s Way Fruit Fly Control has been included in this range because it’s based on spinosad, the naturally-derived insecticide found in Yates Success.
Yates Nature’s Way Fruit Fly Control works by tricking the insect into absorbing the spinosad that’s been combined with an irresistible bait. After she emerges from her pupal case in the soil, the female fly looks to feed on a source of protein before she lays her eggs. When she eats the protein and sugar bait in Nature’s Way Fruit Fly Control, she also ingests a dose of the insecticide, which means she never makes it to the egg-laying stage.
Fruit fly baits are nothing new but many have used a hormone that only attracts male flies (they’re the ones that don’t lay the eggs!) or have been based on a nasty chemical. Now Yates Nature’s Way Fruit Fly Control has a low toxic formulation that really works.
One 200mL bottle of Yates Nature’s Way Fruit Fly Control treats up to 30 trees.
