The Safer® Brand Japanese Beetle Trap uses a food and sex attractant to lure Japanese beetles into the trap and, in turn, disrupts the mating cycle. This kit includes everything you need to stop an infestation – a trap, 2 bags, 2 baits, and a stand to hang it on. The controlled release system maximizes the life of the attractant and protects the attractant from environmental degradation. Place this assembly at least 10 feet away from plantings to prevent defoliation.
How Baiting Works
The included Safer® Brand Japanese Beetle uses a food and sex attractant to lure insects into the trap and disrupt the mating cycle of destructive Japanese Beetles. This Japanese Beetle Bait uses no sprays and has no mess. Under ordinary weather conditions, this bait should last about 12 weeks.
Placement Tips
Japanese beetles pose a significant threat to gardeners. These destructive pests can “skeletonize” plants by feeding on the leaf material between the veins, and they’ll even consume the plant fruit. Place the trap at least 10 feet away from plants to attract the beetles away from the target area. The 48-inch stand places the trap at the perfect height to intercept beetles as they fly by.
How to Use
For your convenience, the Safer® Brand Japanese Beetle Kit is easy to use and assemble. Be sure to replace bags when full. If trap catches decline and beetles are still present, replace bait pack. Remove traps from site when beetles are no longer present.
Slide the trap vanes together at the slots to form an "X" and attach them witha a twist-tie through the holes in the top vane.
Attach one of the collection bags by gently sliding the holes in the bag over the hooks on the lower end of the trap vanes.
Peel back the protective cover on the bait pack.
Remove the backing from the adhesive strip on the bait pack and attach it to the lower third of the trap vane.
Hang the trap by the vane on the included trap stand.
Safer® Brand Japanese Beetle Trap Product Details
Do you want to know more helpful details about the Safer® Brand Japanese Beetle Trap? Take a closer look at the in-depth specifications for this product.
Safer® Brand Japanese Beetle Trap
Model #
70102
Includes
1 trap, 1 lure, and 2 bags
Uses
Food and sex attractant to lure insects into the trap
Product is doing a good job of trapping and keeping beetles away from my paper bark birch tree, so far.
Product web page needs to be edited as there are references to 2 baits and a stand being included in the box, neither of which is currently true.
The traps attracted the beetles ... but they escaped again through the drain holes in the bag.
1
Jul 14, 2022
The traps attracted the beetles right away, which was awesome, bugs started to collect in the bag, so it seemed to be working, and then next day, there are less in the bag, and I see them all crawling out the holes at the bottom of the bag. Suggesting you redesign the bag, maybe put mesh over those holes, so that they don’t climb back out again.
We are sorry to hear about this Patti! The trap is backed by a one year replacement policy. Feel free to contact us directly for further help. - Susan
Randy
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
Have had up since July 1 and trap is 2/3 full.
4
Jul 13, 2022
This product works great. The only suggestion I have is make the tie up string stronger. It breaks easily in the wind. I replaced with light weight wire.
Works as described. They were immediately swarming around as we put the bag up. We also put a bucket under it with soap and water for any that fell out. Had a full bag in less than 24 hours. Tried to submit video but site would not accept.
Good idea, too large of bottom wholes has them escaping!
1
Jul 22, 2021
The idea of the trap is good and even as I put it out the beetles were coming on/near me from the smell. The issue is the 3 sets of small holes at the bottom of the capture bag are too large, and the beetles can crawl out! So as many as I've caught (which is great) a number have gotten out. I saw at least 3 and I modified it last night with a plastic bag clear taped over it and this morning about 15 had crawled out the wholes and into my ziploc. Good idea, but major flaw with the hole size. Consider another brand.
Oh no, I am sorry to hear about this experience! We appreciate you taking the time to share this feedback with us and will be sure to pass along these comments to the Product Manager for further review. We are only ever looking to improve upon our products, which is why your feedback is so critical. It is good to know that this product is backed by a 30 day return policy and 1 year replacement policy. Please give us a call at 1-855-7-ORGANIC (1-855-767-4264) for assistance.
Riggs
Holes let beetles crawl out
3
Jul 4, 2021
Excellent at attracting beetles, but they crawl right out of the holes in the bottom of the bag. Safer’s you need to make the holes half as big!!!
We put the trap up yesterday and have already filled the bottom of the bag. However, the holes are larger than the last brand we trap we used, and they are crawling out.
Thank you for taking the time to share this feedback. We apologize for this experience and have shared these concerns with our Product Manager for review. Please feel free to reach out to us at 1-855-7-ORGANIC (1-855-767-4264) with any questions.
JP4uall
Kills beetles but many more come to the funeral!
3
May 19, 2019
These traps do collect Japanese Beetles! However, I am convinced that they draw as many as they kill. Last year, they attacked my okra but it was strong enough to live through it and produce a great harvest. However, the corn was not so fortunate. The attacked and ate the silks, which kept the corn from complete germination. If you use these, put them far away from the garden/flowers. Also, order extra bait and bags, especially the bags. A bag of dead beetles quickly becomes a stinking mess!
Japanese Beetles started attacking my plants in May this year because of the hot weather. I took the nuclear option and bought 8 of these traps and placed them around the yard. They are filled with thousands of beetles now. Be careful about placing them too close to plants. The Japanese beetles only attacked my fig trees when I put the trap close to it.
Works Better than Other Brands at Attracting Japanese Beetles Away from Trees
5
Jul 4, 2018
These are the only traps I will buy. I order this online because many other brands in the store do not work as well as the Safer Brand. I had two different brands side-by-side and the Safer Brand attracted many more Japanese Beetles. I will continue to buy these.
