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I am looking for a moth trap that will atract 'forest tent caterpillar
moths'. This trap would function in the same manner as gypsy moth
traps on the market such as:
http://www.treehelp.com/shopping/product-detail.asp?Product_ID=2220

I need these traps right away. Can the GA team assist in finding a
reliable product?

Thank you

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Request for Question Clarification by justaskscott-ga on 30 Jul 2005 19:53 PDT

Do you necessarily need a trap for the moths, or would a trap for the
caterpillars be sufficient?

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Clarification of Question by uzzz-ga on 30 Jul 2005 20:28 PDT

Hello justaskscott

I really need a trap for the moths. They are flying right now! Each
moth lays 300 to 400 eggs which hatch into larvae as the buds break on
the trees in the spring. To curb an infestation I need to trap the
moths.

I will give a $10 tip to an answer that adds information to trap the
caterpillars as well.

Thank you for your quick interest in this question.

Regardzzz

Uzzz

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Request for Question Clarification by journalist-ga on 31 Jul 2005 08:00 PDT

Greetings Uzzz,

From the site, http://www.pherotech.com/forestry_quick_list.html a
Unitrap is recommended for trapping Forest Tent caterpillars, and its
design appears to be that of a moth trap.

Unitrap
"Trap most damaging moth species (Lepidoptera) with this reusable
plastic trap. Monitor to aid management programs. Unitraps utilize a
funnel design to capture large numbers of pest insects. Use where
large captures are anticipated. Pheromone lures are readily installed
in the lure basket. Unitraps are cost effective and durable for many
seasons of continuous use. Vapour tapes for quick knockdown of trapped
insects are also available. All green or multicoloured Unitraps
available."
http://www.pherotech.com/pheromone_traps.html#Unitrap

CONTACT: 
Phero Tech Inc.
7572 Progress Way
Delta, British Columbia 
Canada
V4G 1E9 
Phone:  (604) 940-9944  
Toll Free:  (800) 665-0076 
Fax:  (604) 940-9433 
mailto:info@pherotech.com
 
Because it's Sunday, I'm not able to call the company to determine if
these are caterpillar-only traps, but I will phone them tomorrow on
your behalf, to confirm or eliminate this trap as useful for the
forest tent moth. If they are viable, I will post this comment as an
answer for you.  Is this acceptable to you?

Best regards,
journalist-ga

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Request for Question Clarification by journalist-ga on 01 Aug 2005 09:11 PDT

Greetings Uzzz,

I phoned the company this morning and encountered a voice mail
account, so I left my contact information.  I'll let you know
something as soon as my call is returned.

Best regards,
journalist-ga

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Clarification of Question by uzzz-ga on 01 Aug 2005 10:13 PDT

Hello journalist-ga

I eagerly await your information...

Thanks for your interest

Regardzzz

Uzzz

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Request for Question Clarification by journalist-ga on 01 Aug 2005 11:20 PDT

UPDATE: I've just phoned again, and every single department (including
the operator) continues to be voice mail only.  Today may be a
Canadian holiday of which I'm not aware, but I'll stay on top of this
lead until I get an answer.  :)

Best regards,
journalist-ga

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Clarification of Question by uzzz-ga on 01 Aug 2005 12:05 PDT

Hello again journalist-ga

In many provinces across Canada this is a holiday. Thanks for keeping
the pursuit of traps for the forest caterpillar moth.

Uzzz

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Request for Question Clarification by journalist-ga on 01 Aug 2005 13:26 PDT

Thanks for the holiday info, Uzzz!  :)  I'll resume my calls tomorrow.

Best regards,
journalist-ga

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Clarification of Question by uzzz-ga on 02 Aug 2005 10:01 PDT

Hello journalist-ga

I took a look at the traps and I agree that it is not clear whether
they apply to the moths as well. I look forward to the news from the
supplier.

Regardzzz

Uzzz

Greetings again, Uzzz,

Good news: I just got off the phone with Pherotech, and the Unitrap
*is* for the Forest Tent moth.  Pherotech is the dealer to contact for
the traps, and the gentleman with which I spoke, Irving, said that
shipping usually occurs within 24 hours of purchase.  When I inquired
about the cost of the traps, he countered with a question asking how
many did I want, and I told him I wasn't certain.  His question may
portend that there's a bulk discount on Unitraps.

CONTACT: 
Phero Tech Inc.
7572 Progress Way
Delta, British Columbia 
Canada
V4G 1E9 
Phone:  (604) 940-9944  
Toll Free:  (800) 665-0076 
Fax:  (604) 940-9433 
mailto:info@pherotech.com

Unitrap
"Trap most damaging moth species (Lepidoptera) with this reusable
plastic trap. Monitor to aid management programs. Unitraps utilize a
funnel design to capture large numbers of pest insects. Use where
large captures are anticipated. Pheromone lures are readily installed
in the lure basket. Unitraps are cost effective and durable for many
seasons of continuous use. Vapour tapes for quick knockdown of trapped
insects are also available. All green or multicoloured Unitraps
available."
http://www.pherotech.com/pheromone_traps.html#Unitrap



Thanks so much for your patience while I gathered the infomation for you.  :)

Best regards,
journalist-ga


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"forest tent" moth trap

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Request for Answer Clarification by uzzz-ga on 02 Aug 2005 13:55 PDT

Thank you. Just spoke with Ervin at Phero Tech. These are 'monitoring'
traps and will not substitute for an insecticide spraying which he
feels is the only solution. They will, however, be able to alert
property owners that the infestation has moved into their trees.
Valuable information none the less! Traps have been ordered.

Justaskscott mentioned traps for the caterpillars. Would you be able
to supply that information too?

Best regardzzz

Uzzz

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Clarification of Answer by journalist-ga on 03 Aug 2005 08:08 PDT

I located some products called "bug bands" - see
http://www.tent-caterpillar.com/4-forest-tent-caterpillar.htm and they
may be ordered through
http://www.treehelp.com/shopping/product-detail.asp?Product_ID=2198
"10 foot rool includes string and instructions...You can prevent
insect damage by wrapping your trees with TreeHelp Bug Band. It can be
applied at any time of the year to control immediate problems. For
annual ongoing control, apply one TreeHelp Bug Band in the late fall
and another in the early spring to prevent many crawling pests from
breeding and creating infestations on your trees....."

I also foundd one other type of caterpillar trap - burlap.
"Burlap wrapped around the trunk of infested trees will trap mature
caterpillar larvae as they crawl down trees seeking a place to pupate.
Place the burlap at about chest height, tied in the center, then
folded in half. The caterpillar larvae can be found here in the day as
they are searching for shade, but become trapped. Check burlap traps
daily to collect insects."
http://www.pmra-arla.gc.ca/english/consum/tentcaterpillars-e.html

Either of these may have been the caterpillar traps referred to by 
JuskAskScott-ga (and I hope he contributes a comment about them - he
may have located a different type of trap than these two).


Best regards,
journalist-ga


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"forest tent caterpillar" traps

Fine work by a fine Researcher! Thank you very much for taking on this question.

Thank you, Uzzz, for your kind words, high rating, and added
generosity!  I'm delighted you are pleased with my research for you. 
:)

Best regards,
journalist-ga