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Is there a way of controlling the apple maggot flies without using chemicals?

April 26, 2017Apple chemicals flies maggot

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Is there a way of controlling the apple maggot flies without using chemicals?

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Yes, the flies can be trapped by hanging red ball-shaped traps in the tree and coating them with tangle-trap or tangle foot. The balls should be about the size of croquet ball. The flies are attracted to the red color of the ball and when landing, will be stuck in place.