VivaTrap VT-101 Corn Earworm Tomato Fruitworm Trap & Lure
Corn Earworm (Helicoverpa zea) or Tomato Fruitworm is found throughout the United States, surviving over winter as far North as Kansas, New Jersey, Ohio, Virginia and Washington. These formidable pests are highly dispersive and move from area to area very quickly, making their way to Northern US States and Southern Canada during summer months. Mature pests may arrive as soon as early May through August, depending on seasonal & environmental conditions.
With a life cycle of approximately 30 days, several generations per season can be expected depending on location:
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1 Generation - New York, Minnesota, Canada
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2 Generations - Northeastern States
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3 Generations - Central Great Plains, Maryland, Delaware
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4 Generations - Lousiana, Mississippi, Northern California
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5 Generations - Southern California
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6-7 Generations - Flordia, South Texas
Corn Earworms and Tomato Fruitworms affect these crops and more:
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Artichoke
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Asparagus
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Cabbage
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Cantaloupe
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Collard
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Corn
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Cowpea
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Cucumber
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Eggplant
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Lettuce
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Lima bean
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Melons (all varieties)
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Okra
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Peas
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Peppers
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Potato
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Pumpkin
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Spinach
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Squash
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Sweet Potato
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Tomato
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Watermelon
Instructions: Place traps at edge or inside of planted area, with care to avoid wind and rain as possible. Hang at 2-3' height. Use one trap per 250 square feet of planted area.
Timing: Deploy traps in early April, replace as needed through August for best results. Lure lasts for approximately 8 weeks.
