FAQs
Catchmaster Japanese beetle traps are engineered with specific pheromones that attract only Japanese beetles, minimizing unintended catches. This selective attraction helps to effectively reduce beetle populations without disrupting other beneficial insect species.
These traps are most effective when set up early in the season before Japanese beetles begin to feed on foliage. This typically means deploying them by early to mid-summer, depending on your local beetle emergence patterns.
Install these traps at least 10 feet away from the plants you wish to protect. This strategy helps draw the beetles away from your garden and towards the traps, preventing further damage to your plants.
For optimal effectiveness, regularly check and empty the traps as they fill with beetles. This not only maintains the trap's efficiency but also prevents any overflow, which could deter beetles from entering.
If maintained properly, the structural components of the traps can be reused. However, the pheromone and floral lures should be replaced each season to ensure they remain potent and effective.