Trapper Max Glue Boards

How Do I Use The Trapper Max Glue Boards?

Q: Where should sticky traps be placed?

A: Most of the time, sticky traps should be placed along the walls - both inside and outside. We really recommend putting one on each side of any door going outside or to the garage. Why? Most critters prefer to move around by following walls or other barriers. There are several reasons for this behavior, depending on the species in question.

For instance: there is a condition called centrophobicity, which is basically the tendency to avoid open spaces. Rats and mice are extremely centrophobic, mainly because they feel more vulnerable to predators when they are out in the open.

There is another condition called thigmotaxis that can also explain why some critters prefer to move along the walls or borders. This condition leans more towards the want/need for physical contact with the wall. It probably feels safer than being out in the open does, but it also allows critters to leave behind their mark - either a scent (rodents) or pheromone (insects) that allows the other critters to know something about the path taken.

There several other points of discussion as to why most critters prefer to travel along a wall or border. But, regardless of why they do it, that behavior makes sticky traps or glue boards an invaluable tool in any pest control program.

Pro Tip: These particular glue boards are made with folding points that turn then into a sort of tunnel. We highly recommend taking advantage of this functionality. First off, most critters are more comfortable entering an enclosed space than an open area. Secondly, the folding reduces the amount of dust and dirt that can land on the glue. Dust and dirt will eventually render the trap ineffective, but folding them will help the trap remain effective for a much longer period of time. Then, thirdly, the presence of critters who have become stuck in the glue is unsightly. Folding these traps blocks the view.