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Sticky Bug Stakes FAQs

This beautiful “fake flower” is a super-sticky trap that can help tackle any plant-munching bugs.

Sticky Bug Stakes Features & Benefits

Glue-coated yellow design. Year-Round Preventative Pest Control. Easy To Use Pest Control. Indoor & Outdoor Use. Bright Floral Design. Safe and Pesticide-Free. Technical Specifications. Stake Material. PVC. Trap Material. Adhesive Glue. Stake Size. 8

How to use Sticky Bug Stakes?

How To Use. Caution. Keep out of reach of small children and pets. If the glue accidentally gets on the skin, simply rub off with vegetable oil and wash with soap and water. Ingredient Information. Components of the adhesive layer:. Antioxidant — an

How do the Sticky Bug Stakes work?

We at BugMD aim to deter insects from your home without harming your family and home. That is why we’ve come up with a simple yet super effective trap that can help you get rid of annoying flying pests easily--the Sticky Bug Stakes, a strong adhesive

How do I set up my Sticky Bug Stakes?

Setting up your new eco-friendly traps is super easy! Just follow these few easy steps and your Sticky Bug Stakes will be good to go:

Does the stake come in multiple colors or designs?

The design of the Sticky Bug Stakes is actually very vital to its effectiveness in catching flying pests. Due to a biological phenomenon called phototaxis, most insects are naturally attracted to bright lights. You can observe this with moths and oth

Will the product damage my plants?

You can use Sticky Bug Stakes in and outside your homes, making them suitable for use in your plants and gardens! Just make sure to position them a few centimeters away from the leaves of your plants so they don’t accidentally get caught.

Will the adhesive dry out in the sun?

The Sticky Bug Stakes’ adhesive can endure the sunlight for up to 2-3 months without drying up so using them in your garden or compost pits should be no problem.

How deep should the stakes be buried?

The entire bottom part of the stake should be buried into the soil to ensure that your traps are sturdy when planted into the ground. Simply push down the stake into the soil to bury the traps. When planting into firm soil or into garden beds, you ma

Is the bottom “V” part sticky as well?

The bottom part of the Sticky Bug Stakes does not contain any adhesive. Its main purpose is to allow the stake to sit upright when planted into the soil.

Will these eliminate pests infestation completely?

The Sticky Bug Stakes is designed to lure and trap flying pests, both adults and young ones. It can greatly lessen the existing population of pests and can even lessen their repopulation when used correctly. However, it cannot totally eliminate large

Can the traps be washed and reused?

We do not recommend washing and reusing your Sticky Bug Stakes. Although the adhesive of the stakes is waterproof, scrubbing its surface to remove captured insects will also damage its adhesive, rendering the traps ineffective to capture more pests.

What are the stakes dimensions?

Each Sticky Bug Stake measures 8.2 x 13cm in size, making them big enough to capture pesky flying insects while being discreet enough to be placed anywhere inside your home!

How to remove sticky stakes on pets?

To remove the stuck trap, simply hold your pet’s fur firmly using one hand while pulling the trap gently off with your other hand. Once the trap is removed, you can use a few drops of vegetable oil to gently rub off any remaining adhesive on your pet

How often should I replace the traps?

For best results, we recommend replacing your traps every three months to ensure the adhesive strength of the stakes. You should also change the traps as soon as the surface is filled with captured pests, or if dust and other dirt accumulate on the s

Does the stake catch fruit flies?

We’re glad you asked! Since the Sticky Bug Stake is a very thin and lightweight insect trap, it can be easily attached near trash bins, fruit bowls, or any other location using a small piece of tape, or you may also hang it from rods or window grills