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How do pheromones work?

Pheromones are natural compounds that are created in the body of an insect. Insects use pheromones to communicate with each other. We have isolated many of these compounds in our own laboratory and use them to lure the insects into a sticky trap. Click to view our insect pheromones and traps for some of the most common insect pests, like clothes moth, black carpet beetle, varied carpet beetle, and Indian meal moth.

How far apart should the pheromone traps be placed?

Indian meal moth (Plodia interpunctella), Cigarette beetle (Lasioderma serricorne), and Warehouse beetle (Trogoderma spp.) traps should be placed 25-50 feet or 7-15 meters apart on a grid pattern. Clothes moth (Tineola bisselliella) and Flour beetle (Tribolium spp.) traps should be placed 25 feet or 7 meters (or less) apart.

How high should the pheromone traps be placed?

In general, all pheromone traps should be placed at eye level for optimum performance, but pheromone traps will perform at higher or lower levels as well. Flour beetle (Tribolium spp.) traps should be placed on a surface. Floor placement may be necessary.

Will pheromone traps control my pest problem?

Not necessarily. Pheromone traps are designed as a monitoring tool.

I am using the pheromone traps but I still see insects. What else can I do?

Pheromone traps are meant to be used as part of an integrated approach to pest management. Sanitation, inspection, and removal of infested material are all very important parts of an integrated approach.

Do I need to cut the cap off of the insect lure?

No, just open the lure package, take the entire lure lure out of the package, and place it in the trap.

How long will the pheromone lure last after it is opened?

In general all pheromone lures last for 60 days. After that, they should be replaced with a new lure. Insects Limited offers pheromone lure replacements in our online store.

How long will the pheromone lures last if kept unopened?

If kept in a freezer or refrigerator, all pheromone lures should be effective for at least a year.

Where in the pheromone traps should I place the lure?

It really doesn't matter. Bullet lures should be placed in the bottom of the trap, but other lures can go in the top.

Will these pheromone traps catch all my insects?

No. Pheromone traps are species-specific. They are designed to catch either one species or several closely related species.

Do you ship to a PO Box?

We currently cannot accept a PO Box as a shipping address. All US orders are shipped via FedEx/UPS. Be sure to include a valid street address as they will not deliver to a PO Box. 

Do you ship to Canada?

Yes! All Canadian orders are shipped via USPS. While we don't expect delays, sometimes this can happen when the package goes through customs. If you would like to have your package shipped via UPS, please give us a call at 317-896-9300. Please note, that a brokerage fee will apply, on top of the shipping cost, when the package arrives in Canada. 

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