Should New Fly Trap Products Using Egg-Based Attractants Be Approved?
Official title: Consultation on Putrescent Whole Egg Solids, Indole, Sucrose, Trimethylamine, Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain Y243, and related end-use products, Proposed Registration Decision PRD2025-04
Health Canada is deciding whether to approve several fly trap products for home and recreational use. These traps use natural attractants like rotten egg solids, yeast, and sugar to lure flies. The products would be sold under names like Reusable Fly Trap, Fly Trap MAX, and Big Bag Fly Trap.
Why This Matters
Dealing with flies at your backyard barbecue or campsite? These traps could soon be on store shelves. They use natural ingredients rather than chemical pesticides, which might appeal to families with kids or pets.
What Could Change
If approved, five new fly trap products would be registered for sale in Canada. These use egg-based and yeast attractants instead of synthetic chemicals. Homeowners would have new options for pest control in yards and recreational areas.
Key Issues
- Are the egg-based and yeast attractants safe for residential use?
- Should these fly trap products be approved for sale in Canada?
How to Participate
- Review the Consultation Summary to understand the proposed registration.
- Submit comments via the Pest Management Regulatory Agency Publications Section. Include the consultation title in your submission.