Should a New Japanese Beetle Trap Refill 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 refill for backyard use. The product uses four plant-based attractants to lure and trap Japanese beetles. These invasive pests damage lawns, gardens, and fruit trees across Canada.
Why This Matters
Got Japanese beetles munching your roses or raspberry bushes? This trap could be on store shelves soon. The active ingredients are plant-derived compounds already found in some foods and fragrances. Gardeners looking for pest control options should weigh in.
What Could Change
If approved, this beetle trap refill would be available for sale to homeowners. Health Canada would set conditions for safe use in residential outdoor areas. The product would join other pest control options Canadians can buy without a licence.
Key Issues
- Should these four plant-based attractants be registered for pest control use?
- Is the scientific evaluation of health and environmental risks adequate?
How to Participate
- Review the Consultation Summary to understand the proposed registration and scientific evaluation.
- Submit written comments to the PMRA Publications Section. Include the title "PRD2025-14" in your submission. Contact details are on the PMRA Publications page.