Overview
Virtually wingless, female winter moths hatch in November, then crawl up fruit trees to mate with male moths. The eggs that are laid hatch into leaf-eating caterpillars in spring. Trap female moths before they climb to mate, by attaching a grease band to trees.
Do it:
October - November
Takes just:
10 minutes
How to do it
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Unroll the grease band and measure how much you'll need around the base of your fruit tree.
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Cut off the length required, ensuring the ends overlap so there aren't any gaps.
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Stick the overlapping end firmly in place. If it's not secure, tie it in position with two lengths of string above and below the band of glue. -
Peel off the paper covering the glue.
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