Designing the Right Glue Trap for Your Needs.
A glue trap might look simple on the surface, but every effective board represents dozens of deliberate design decisions.
The type of adhesive, the amount applied, the substrate it’s coated on, the color, and even the layout all influence how well it performs. At Web-Cote, we bring decades of experience and access to a network of experts to help you select the right combination of factors for your application—so you get a trap that truly works for its intended use.
Choosing the Right Adhesive
The glue is the heart of every trap. We’ll guide you through selecting the best formulation based on your needs:
- Target pest: Will it hold rodents, insects, or invasive species like the spotted lanternfly?
- Tack duration: How long does it need to stay sticky in the field?
- Environmental exposure: Will it be used indoors, outdoors, in UV light, high heat, or damp conditions?
We match adhesive type, thickness, and placement to ensure performance in real-world conditions.
Selecting the Ideal Substrate
The base material matters just as much as the glue. We help you choose the right substrate thickness and composition depending on the trap’s environment—indoor, outdoor, humid, damp, or wet. We work with a variety of papers, films, and specialty materials to deliver the strength, flexibility, or moisture resistance your application demands.
Optimizing Color and Visibility
Color isn’t just aesthetic. Certain colors blend into environments for discreet use, while others attract specific insect species or stand out for easier monitoring. We’ll recommend the best color options to align with your target pest and your brand identity.
Integrating Monitoring Features
If your traps will be used for monitoring, grid lines or custom layouts can make counting captures easier—whether by hand or with app-based scan systems. We’ll design the board for compatibility with your data-collection process.
Adding Pheromones and Lures
Our team can incorporate attractants directly into the glue or supply separate lures and accessories to increase target specificity. We’ll advise on the best approach for your pest and program.
