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 backyard use. The trap uses natural plant-based attractants to lure and catch Japanese beetles—an invasive pest that damages lawns and gardens. If approved, homeowners could buy these traps at garden stores.
Why This Matters
Got Japanese beetles destroying your roses or lawn? This trap could be a new option at your local garden centre. The active ingredients are plant-based compounds, which may appeal to gardeners looking for alternatives to chemical pesticides.
What Could Change
If approved, a new Japanese beetle trap product would become available for sale in Canada. The trap uses four plant-derived attractants: 2-phenethyl propionate, nuranone, geraniol, and eugenol. Health Canada would set conditions for safe use in residential outdoor areas.
Key Issues
- Should these four plant-based attractants be registered for use in pest control products?
- Is the Japanese Beetle Trap Refill safe for use in residential outdoor areas?
How to Participate
- Read the Consultation Summary to understand the proposed registration decision.
- Submit written comments to the PMRA Publications Section. Include the title "PRD2025-14" in your submission.