[tn-moths] Re: Moth bait
- From: "J. Merrill Lynch" <jmerrilllynch@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: tn-moths@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 20 Feb 2011 16:13:03 -0500
That's a good summary. Remember, the concoction should be thick enough to
paint on the tree or post (I use a cheap paintbrush) and not run. Don't put
in on too thick or the moths will get stuck in it. Apply in the afternoon
before dark. Moths should start showing up soon after sunset. If you don't
get results the first time, don't give up. Sometimes it takes a while for
the moths to find the bait.
As Jean mentioned, there are many species of pinions and sallows that love
sugar bait but rarely if ever come in to lights. They should be flying now
on nights when the ambient temperature is in the 40's or higher at sunset.
merrill
On Sun, Feb 20, 2011 at 9:15 AM, Jean Obrist <innisfreehorses@xxxxxxxxxx>wrote:
> There has been good discussion about moth bait on the ncsc moth
> listserve. Here are some of their ideas. Some of these people are on this
> list too, and we welcome their input. This is the first year I will bait
> moths; I am excited about the possibilities. We have quite a few different
> Catocala species in this area.
>
> Everyone seems to have their own "perfect" recipe, but all include
> fermented fruit and sweeteneer. Nearly all include alcohol.
>
> Smash up a couple overripe bananas with brown sugar (some include
> molasses). Add beer or wine. Let it sit and ferment (some say as long as a
> month.... a few days will do). Paint it on trees about 4 -5 feet up.
> Have it gooey enough not to run all the way to the ground, or you will
> attract ants. Repaint every few days and after it rains. Keep the
> remaining brew (optional: add a bit of rum.) for future use.
> Some use cotton cord (like clothesline), about the diameter of a pencil.
> Dip the cord into the bait and hang from trees.
> At this time of year you should get Pinions and Sallows. Later you will
> get Catocalas.
>
> Jean Obrist
> Cocke Co
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* Diana Stock-Prescott <diana.stockprescott@xxxxxxx>
> *To:* tn-moths@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> *Sent:* Sunday, February 20, 2011 8:55 AM
> *Subject:* [tn-moths] Re: FOY for Cocke Co, TN
>
> Jean, what kind of bait do you use? Where would be the best place to
> display the bait? Thanks.
>
> Diana Stock -Prescott
> Knox Co
>
>
>
> On Feb 20, 2011, at 8:12 AM, Jean Obrist wrote:
>
> There are lots of Phigalia coming to the lights now. I have some good
> fermented bait which I am going to try. Maybe I'll get the Sallows that
> way.
>
> Jean Obrist
> Cocke Co, TN
>
>
> 0867 Agonopteryx pulvipennella Feb 18
> 6659 Phigalia denticulata Feb 14
> 6660 Phigalia strigitaria Feb 17
> 6662 Paleacrita vernata Feb 1
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J. Merrill Lynch
Echo Valley Farm
Watauga County, NC
Elevation: 3,400 feet
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