How It Works

Carpenter Bees get caught on the sticky surface. They're drawn to the trap with our exclusive VisiLure technology, the colors and patterns under the glue.

Pet Safety

Our TrapStiks do not use poisons or killing agents to kill insects.  Instead, they rely on a highly effective visual lure (the pixelated pattern on the cardboard surface overlaid with glue) to attract the insect to the glue surface.

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Unique Features & Benefits

  • Save structures from damage
  • Weather-resistant
  • Pesticide-free
  • Odor-free
  • Easy to use; hang it right where Carpenter Bees cause damage

What It Catches

Carpenter Bees, a pest around wood. They bore holes into houses, fences, decks, patios and other wood structures to make their nests.

Where To Hang It

Our Wasp, Carpenter Bee, and Deck and Patio Fly TrapStik are intended for OUTDOOR USE. These TrapStiks control the targeted insect and keep them from entering your home or living space. We recommend hanging the trap near evidence of activity of the targeted insect.

Good Locations for the Carpenter Bee TrapStik:

  • Facia boards
  • Eaves
  • Garages
  • Sheds
  • Wood railings
  • Wood fences
  • Underside of wood decks

Avoid hanging TrapStiks where birds or other wildlife activity happens, and where children or pets may come in contact with the adhesive.

For tips on how to properly assemble glue guards check out our LATEST BUZZ post.

The TrapStik is designed primarily for wood-boring pests like carpenter bees. It also catches wasps and mud daubers that may bore into or nest around wood structures.
It uses a sticky adhesive surface overlaid on a patterned “VisiLure” design — the colors/pattern attract carpenter bees and other target insects, which then land on the glue and become trapped.
Place it outdoors on or near wooden structures where bees are active or may nest — e.g. eaves, fascia boards, fences, decks, wood railings, garages, sheds, or under decks/porches.
TrapStik doesn’t use sprays or poisons, and instead relies on a visual attractant to lure target insects. It is an odor-free, glue-based trap. Because it’s sticky, you should hang it where pets, children, or non-target wildlife can’t touch it (and avoid hanging it in areas with heavy bird activity).
Yes — the product is designed to be weather-resistant so it can remain effective outdoors throughout the season. To prolong the life of the trap, it's best to place it in an area sheltered from rain.
No bait or liquid is required. The TrapStik comes ready to use — just install the glue guards and hang it in the target area. Insects are attracted visually rather than by a chemical lure or bait.
When a carpenter bee lands on the glue-coated surface, it becomes stuck and cannot escape. The adhesive keeps the insect trapped until the trap is removed and disposed of.
By trapping carpenter bees before they bore into wood to nest, the TrapStik helps protect wood structures from the typical damage caused by carpenter bee nesting.
You should replace the TrapStik when the sticky surface becomes full of insects/debris, loses adhesion, or at the end of the carpenter bee season. Because it’s glue-based, there’s no refill — replacement is needed once effectiveness drops.
The TrapStik’s design — including its pattern, placement guidance (near wood structures), and glue guard — is intended to target wood-boring pests and minimize accidental capture of non-target pollinators.

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