Safer Japanese Beetle Trap

Japanese beetles horribly damage gardens by feeding on different plants from flowers to fruit trees. The Safer® Japanese Beetle Trap is an easy, convenient way to trap these destructive insects without poison or toxic chemicals.

What's Included in the Box?

The Safer® Brand Japanese Beetle Trap comes with everything the user needs to trap Japanese beetles:

• Trap: The trap is relatively easy to set up and use.
• Attractant Bait: The bait employs a food and sex attractant to attract beetles to the trap.
• Bags: Large capacity bags are included to hold numerous beetles.

How the Safer® Japanese Beetle Trap Works

The Safer® Japanese Beetle Trap is easy to use. Here’s how it works:

1. Assembly: It begins with assembling the trap, possibly attaching the vanes (the elements that guide the beetles) with a twist tie.
2. Place the Bait: Open the bait package, remove the cover to expose the sticky back and attach the bait to the van of the trap. This lure will draw beetles to the trap.
3. Attach the Bag: The trap itself comes with a collection bag that hangs from its bottom. It’s easy to connect;  just slide the bag over the hooks at the trap's bottom.
4. Position the Trap: The trap is hung about 3 to 5 feet off the ground in a sunny location to attract and capture the beetles.

Where to Place the Trap in the Garden

For optimal effectiveness in using a Safer® Brand Japanese Beetle Trap, placement is key. A few suggestions for where to place the trap:

• Distance from Plants: The trap should be positioned 10 feet or more from plants. This will attract the beetles to the trap and away from the garden.
• Location: Set the trap upwind of plants. This helps to make the beetles be blown by the wind towards the trap, instead of the plant.
• Height: Allow the trap to hang between 3 to 5 feet from the ground to catch beetles.

How to Maintain the Trap

To keep the Safer® Japanese Beetle Trap working at optimal capacity, it will require regular scheduled maintenance:

• Replace the Bags: The trap works much smoother by regularly changing the bag when it is full of beetles.
• Replace the Bait: If the trap is no longer catching beetles, it’s time to change out the bait with fresh attractant.
• End of Season: When the beetle population decreases, the trap can be removed from the garden and stored for later use.

Final Thoughts

For people with Japanese beetle problems, the Safer® Japanese Beetle Trap uses a food and sex attractant to lure the beetles into the trap and catch them and prevent plant damage. This durable beetle trap offers a great combination of long-lasting sex attractant and convenient design to trap beetles without killing them. It is quick and easy to set up, and offers gardeners an effective means to downsize the beetle population. This is the first step to a healthy garden.