PHEROMONE TRAPS
THREE EASY STEPS
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THREE EASY STEPS |
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1. USE AND PLACEMENT
These traps should be used in areas where moths are likely to
be found.
Indianmeal moth (Plodia interpunctella) traps
should be placed in any area that contains items such as grain
products, cereal, nuts, dried fruit, dried flowers, bird seed, or
pet food.
Webbing clothes moth (Tineola
bisselliella) traps should be placed in areas that contain
items the larvae feed on such as wool, hair, feathers, furs, and
upholstered furniture (containing natural wools and leathers).
Basically any product containing natural fibers is susceptible.
Although there is no exact number of traps that you should use,
we can give you some general guidelines. In small areas we
recommend three to four traps per 1000 square feet, but in larger
areas such as warehouses and retail stores, placing the traps
every 25- 50 feet apart on a gridded pattern) is the recommended
rate. This can be increased or decreased based on how closely you
want to monitor for these insects. The recommended height is at
eye level.
2. PLACING THE LURE
The lure should be placed in the bottom of the trap as
indicated on the Trap Assembly Instruction Sheet you should have
received with your Pheromone trap kit. When using the Bullet
Lure, do not cut the cap off the lure.
3. REPLACEMENT
In order to ensure the highest efficacy, it is recommended
that the lures be replaced every 60 days. The traps do not
require changing unless they are either full of insects (and
cannot catch any more) or are no longer sticky.