Should a New Japanese Beetle Trap Be Approved for Home Use?
Official title: Consultation on 2-phenethyl propionate, nuranone, geraniol, eugenol, and Japanese Beetle Trap Refill, Proposed Registration Decision PRD2025-14
Health Canada wants to approve a new beetle trap for your backyard. The Japanese Beetle Trap Refill uses plant-based attractants to lure and catch Japanese beetles—invasive pests that destroy lawns and gardens. The agency says it's safe for people, pets, and the environment.
Why This Matters
Got Japanese beetles munching your roses or lawn? This trap could be on store shelves soon. The active ingredients are plant-derived compounds already found in foods and fragrances. If you've dealt with these metallic green pests, you know how destructive they can be.
What Could Change
If approved, a new Japanese beetle trap product will be available for sale across Canada. Homeowners would have another tool to control these invasive pests without traditional pesticides. The product would be registered for outdoor domestic use only.
Key Issues
- Is the Japanese Beetle Trap Refill safe for people, pets, and the environment?
- Should these four plant-based active ingredients be registered for pest control use?
How to Participate
- Read the Consultation Summary document to understand the proposed registration.
- Submit written comments to the PMRA Publications Section. Include the consultation title "PRD2025-14" in your submission.