Jun 1, 2023
Have you ever seen yellow sticky traps in or around plants and wondered what they are for? Find out how yellow sticky traps work, how to use them properly, and what to bear in mind when doing so.
Yellow sticky traps effectively detect pest infestations, mostly white flies and aphids at an early stage, and enable you to act fast against the insects in question. Sticky traps are insect traps made of plastic or cardboard and are covered with a layer of glue. They take advantage of certain insects’ natural instincts in order to lure them toward the trap. The insects then get stuck to the layer of glue on the trap and die. Yellow sticky traps do not require pheromones or insecticides to attract and catch the insects. They are drawn to the trap solely because of the color. Yellow sticky traps can either be hung near the plants or stuck directly into the soil using a trap holder.
Remember: Yellow sticky traps are not meant as a pest control method in and of themselves. This is because there will always be a few insects that escape the traps and will therefore be able to continue to reproduce.
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