Bug Ball Apple Maggot Trap Kit — Pack of 40 Disposable Sticky Traps with Catch EM Spray for Orchards

The Bug Ball Apple Maggot Trap Deluxe Kit is a ready-to-use pack of 40 disposable sticky traps with wire hangers and two 10‑oz. cans of Catch EM coating to help capture adult apple maggot flies in orchards and backyard fruit trees.

If you grow apples or cherries and want a simple monitoring and control tool, this kit bundles enough traps and adhesive spray for multiple trees across a season. Each kit contains forty pre-cut traps, forty wire hangers, and two 10‑ounce aerosol cans of Catch EM sticky coating. The traps are non-toxic, disposable, and made in the USA, designed to be hung in tree canopies before petal drop for best results.

When should I hang these traps in my orchard?

Place traps early in the season: ideally before petal-fall on apple and cherry trees so you can intercept the first adult flies. Early placement helps you detect the start of fly activity and informs whether additional management steps are needed. Replace traps or refresh the sticky coating if they become covered with debris or after heavy rainfall.

• Hang traps before petal-fall for apples and cherries
• Check traps weekly for fly activity
• Refresh with Catch EM spray when surface looks dry or dusty

How many traps do I need per tree and per acre?

For small trees and backyard specimens, a guideline is about six traps per tree to get reliable monitoring and capture across the canopy. For larger trees and commercial plantings, density depends on tree size and row spacing; consult extension resources for acreage recommendations. The 40‑pack covers multiple trees or several rows of small trees in a garden setting.

• Recommended ~6 traps per standard fruit tree
• Pack of 40 covers roughly 6–7 trees at that rate
• Adjust density up for high-pressure or dense canopies

How do I set up and maintain the sticky traps?

Each trap ships flat with a wire hanger; unfold and hang the trap mid-canopy where fruit is forming. Apply Catch EM sticky coating evenly from the included 10‑oz. aerosol cans to activate the adhesive surface. Replace the disposable trap after it becomes saturated with insects, debris, or after the season ends, following local disposal guidelines.

• Unfold trap, hang in mid-to-upper canopy with included wire hanger
• Spray Catch EM coating evenly on both sides from 6–10 inches away
• Replace trap when covered or at season end; dispose responsibly

Are these traps safe and eco-friendly?

The Bug Ball traps are marketed as non-toxic and disposable, relying on a sticky coating rather than insecticides. Because they do not introduce systemic chemicals into trees, they are often chosen for integrated pest management programs and backyard orchards. Always follow label directions for the Catch EM aerosol and local disposal rules for used traps.

• Non-toxic trapping method — no systemic pesticides applied to trees
• Disposable design simplifies cleanup after the season
• Made in the USA, useful for IPM monitoring and control strategies

Who is this for: The Bug Ball Apple Maggot Trap Deluxe Kit is made for home orchardists, small-scale growers, community garden stewards, and extension programs who need an affordable, ready-to-hang monitoring and capture solution. It’s especially useful for anyone wanting non-chemical options to monitor adult apple maggot fly presence and reduce damage risk while following integrated pest management practices.