Fly Traps for Avocado Orchards
House and blow flies breed in days in warm New Zealand weather and carry bacteria from waste to food, stock and surfaces. In Avocado, a single fly near food or customers is one too many — and a spray isn't the answer.
Place a reusable trap near bins, waste and entry points where flies breed and enter — not where people sit or eat.
Empty and refresh the liquid bait weekly in peak summer; flies breed in 7–10 days, so consistent catching breaks the cycle.
Keep waste sealed and surfaces clean. The trap does the catching, but good hygiene stops the breeding.
The GotchaPest Pest Tracker
Watch fruit-fly pressure build across your canopy
Explore the Pest Tracker- Map verified fruit-fly reports near your Bay of Plenty blocks
- Time lure changes to your catch data, not the calendar
- Catch wasp spikes near shelter belts before harvest crews arrive
Recommended traps
The GotchaPest traps we recommend for this setting.
Screw-On Bottle Trap — NZ-made, reusable fly control for homes, cafés, farms and food prep areas.
Fly Control for Avocado — your questions answered
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Talk to us about a coordinated trap and monitoring setup for your operation — or apply for a commercial account.