How It Works

The trap uses floral scents proven to be a natural attractant, along with the beetle's natural sex attractant. The trap uses a scientifically designed method to control the release of these natural floral and sex attractants to lure both male and female beetles to the trap. The convenient plastic cone design prevents the user from having to handle the actual attractants.

Pet Safety

Our Japanese Beetle Traps do not use any killing agents or poisons. Beetles are lured to the trap, then caught in the attached bag where they eventually expire on their own. Hang traps away from animals to prevent them from getting into the trap.

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Unique Features & Benefits

  • Central attractant placement disperses pheromone in all directions
  • New easy-lock bottom allows trap to be emptied and reused
  • Catch capacity is four times larger than the competition
  • Double-layer nylon bag is highly durable
  • An all-in-one trap, with no accessories to buy
  • Bright green panels and the bag are welded together to ensure the bag stays attached

What It Catches

This trap catches the Japanese beetle, a destructive garden pest that infests and destroys over 300 varieties of ornamental plants. Also catches the Oriental beetle, which feeds on roots of turfgrass, nursery stock, greenhouse ornamental crops and fruit.

Where To Hang It

The trap should be placed at least 30 feet from ornamental plants, to lure beetles away from the area where they are creating damage. Hang the trap by its twist-tie hanger from a post or stake, four feet above the ground and away from the desired foliage. During heavy rain or wind, the trap should be removed to a protected location.

The trap is designed to catch both Japanese beetles and Oriental beetles, which are destructive garden pests infesting many ornamental plants and nursery crops. It's important to note that this trap does not attract or catch Asian Lady Beetles or Lady Bugs.
The RESCUE! Japanese Beetle Trap uses a combination of floral scents and natural sex pheromones to attract the target Japanese and Oriental Beetles. The attractant is released from the lure cartridge in a controlled manner throughout the beetle season; beetles fly into the brightly-colored panels and fall inside the large capacity bag where they can't escape.
For best results hang the RESCUE! Japanese Beetle Trap outdoors, about four feet above the ground, and at least ~30 feet away from the plants you want to protect (so that it draws beetles away, not toward the plants).
The lure cartridge is designed to last for the full beetle season (6-8 weeks or more depending on region) so you don’t have to refill mid-season; after the season you can empty the bag and reuse the trap with a fresh lure. Replacement lures are available to purchase separately.
The RESCUE! Japanese Beetle Trap doesn't use poisons to kill the beetles. Beetles are lured to the trap by a powerfully scented lure. Once funneled into the bag, the beetles can't escape and eventually expire. We still recommend hanging it away from areas of frequent human or pet traffic. Follow all label instructions.
Once attracted by the scented lure, beetles fly into plastic panels, which causes them to fall into the attached collection bag. Once inside the bag, they are unable to escape and eventually expire. The bag’s double-layer nylon construction is durable enough to be reused for multiple seasons. At the end of the beetle season, you can empty the contents, rinse the bag, and store it for reuse next year.
Yes — the trap is reusable. After the season, empty the collection bag via easy-lock bottom, rinse the bag with a hose, and let it dry thoroughly. When you're getting ready for the next beetle season, you'll need to purchase a fresh lure cartridge (sold separately). This reduces waste and cost over time.
It can take time for the trap to draw beetles away from plants. If the trap is placed too close to valuable plants, it may inadvertently draw beetles into that area. Extremely heavy infestations may require multiple traps or combined management tactics. Make sure trap placement is at least 30 feet away from the plants you are trying to protect.
While one trap may suffice for moderate infestation, in larger yards or heavy beetle populations you might need to deploy multiple traps (ideally spaced away from target plants) to maximize coverage and diversion of beetles.
At season’s end, empty the bag using the easy-lock bottom, clean or rinse the trap with a garden hose if needed, and store it until the next beetle season. Discard any spent lure according to label instructions. Replacement lure cartridges are sold separately.

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