METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR ATTRACTING FRUIT FLIES TO TRAPS

摘要

This invention relates to a novel method of attracting and trapping Droso phila species and a composition therefor. A method of attracting flies in th e family Drosophilidae which comprises preparing an attractant which is a co mbination of a moistening agent, yeast and dried and powdered vegetable matt er host substrate, including (but not limited to) banana, apple, pear, papay a, mango, orange, tomato, or vegetables, including (but not limited to) pota to and squash, and placing this attractive lure in a trap.