A quick search of Amazon pantry moth traps reveals a sudden change in the pheromone lure moth trap landscape. Just a few years ago the search on amazon would return well-known brands like Able Catch, BioCare, Black Flag, Catchmaster, Pro-Pest, SpringStar, Safer, and Terro. All quality American Made products. Each pantry moth trap uses a basic cardstock glue board and wrapped pheromone chip attractant.
Imported Moth Traps
Recently new players flooded the market, with the entire trap foil wrapped because of an ‘integrated bait’ and an identical shape… First Dr Killigan’s , then months later Killer Green, now eboot, PersProfi and Gecko-Guard.
Amazon doesn’t mention the country of origin, even when asked:
“with the chemical bait integrated into the clue, I am concerned about safety. where in the USA is the product manufactured?
the company answered that ‘they are in California’,
but eprariecat chimed showing everyone that bottom of the box, indicated “Made In China”
The address for Dr Killigans is in redding, CA but the box says made in China.
By eprairiecat on August 21, 2015
Beef with China?
Pantry Moth Trap Guide wants to be clear that we have no issue with China Made Moth Traps, as long as they are disclosed.
American consumers have a right to know the country of origin on products they use anywhere at home. But especially products placed near food, pets and people. The materials and chemicals included in the manufacturing process matter. (everyone remembers the Baby Formula and Chinese Dog Food fiascos). Additionally customers increasingly try to source locally with a goal of reducing their carbon footprint. The sourcing of products has an impact on each item’ s global warming potential (gwp). A pantry moth trap made in New Jersey has a very minimal carbon footprint compared to a trap made in china. Additionally, the product to package ratio ( amount and type of packaging) matters in terms of sustainable packaging
We routinely get questions from Pet owners concerned about the levels chemicals inside Integrated pheromone baits. For many customers, mystery and miracle claims raise red flags given the tainted safety record of ‘safe’ dog foods and baby formulas.
Same importer different skin?
Of the list of new moth traps on the market, no country of origin is visible on the images seen on Amazon. Secret shoppers are forwarding box photos for our reality roundup, where we will provide images of every side of the box. When it comes to your home, you have a right to know what’s inside a product.
Until then, we’ve collected images of these latest players, and oddly they all have the same design…
Pest Profi Pantry Moth traps version
What do you think? Would you choose an American Made moth trap, or chance the chinese ‘it’s in there’ integrated approach…
My sister’s neighbor lost a dog as a result of the china chicken jerkey. Her vet said to stay away from any chicken imported from china.
Years later pet food suppliers are now very clearly state : “American made treats”.
I know a moth trap isn’t food, but it sits right next to my Catalina Macaw’s bird seed, and it would break my heart to loose her..
Thank you for bring this to light.
Trap has no poison, just a lure and glue. Freeze your birdseed and use the dishwasher to clean storage containers. Thoroughly clean the birdcage outside with a hose or scrub all of it in your shower. Moths suck
Glad to finally find someone willing to talk about the risks of chemicals from outside the US… how can we ever know what is in ‘integrated glues’. I won’t take chances around my African Ring-Necked it’s just not worth loosing her.
We agree. If you think of the old ‘canary in a coal mine’, birds are so much more sensitive to chemicals. Trust what you can see. For our piece of mind, a pheromone lure chip / disc seems so much safer. (We also won’t buy bird seed unless it was produced in the states.)