How to make a trap to catch the Spotted Wing Drosophila Fly

Amy Dreves, an entomologist with the Oregon State University Extension Service, demonstrates how to make traps out of plastic cups to catch the spotted wing drosophila fly. Filmed and edited by Tiffany Woods. See other videos:

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