Pheromones and Traps

Catching pests with pheromone traps is a highly efficient biotechnological measure (without poison) to monitor beetle activity and/or to mass trap beetles.

Pheromones (attractants) consist of odorous substances characteristic of certain insects and are designed to attract members of the same species. Sex pheromones, these pheromones are released by females and do only attract the males (e.g. most moth attractants). Aggregation pheromones, these pheromones are released by insects to indicate, e.g., the location of a tree suitable for breeding. Therefore, males and females are attracted (e.g. bark beetle attractants). Depending on the pest species, witasek uses a mixture of highly pure pheromones and kairomones that ensure excellent catch results!

As with all of our products, when it comes to pheromones and traps, it's important to use them properly. Therefore, please read the product descriptions provided carefully. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.