Lanternfly Motel Spotted Lanternfly Mesh Trap, Gray 2-Pack — Reusable, No-Poison Tree House

The Lanternfly Motel (Gray, 2 Pack) is a ready-to-use mesh tree trap that funnels spotted lanternflies and their nymphs upward into a reusable mesh “house” where they are contained and removed.

Designed and tested in New Jersey, this patent-pending trap uses the insect’s natural tendency to climb tree trunks. The kit arrives fully assembled and includes hanging hardware, thumbtacks, and simple instructions so you can install it on most medium-to-large trees in minutes. No poisons, sticky gels, or attractant baits are needed—just a fabric apron, a mesh cone, and a top collection chamber that you can empty and reuse season after season.

How does this trap capture lanternflies and nymphs?

The trap channels insects that walk upward along the trunk into a narrowing mesh cone that leads them into the enclosed mesh house at the top. Once inside, the flies cannot escape and accumulate until you open and empty the chamber. This passive approach relies on behavior rather than chemicals, making it low-maintenance and odor-free.

• Mesh apron funnels insects into a central cone.
• Top mesh house collects adults and nymphs until emptied.
• Simple untie-and-empty design for quick clearing and reuse.

What trees and trunk sizes work with this two-pack?

Each apron opening spans roughly 16 inches and fits trees with at least a 6-inch diameter comfortably. For larger trunks—about 18 inches or greater in diameter—place more than one trap around the trunk to cover multiple sides and improve capture rate. The hanging system adapts whether you have a branch to tie to or prefer to use the included trunk hook.

• 16-inch apron opening fits most medium trunks.
• Use multiple traps for trunks 1.5 feet or wider.
• Includes branch-string and trunk-hook installation options.

Is the trap safe for pets, children, and beneficial wildlife?

Yes—the Lanternfly Motel targets only insects that crawl upward on tree trunks, so common backyard animals, pollinators, and people are not affected. Because it uses a physical barrier rather than pesticides or sticky substances, there is no residue and no toxic exposure. Regular emptying keeps the device sanitary and reduces any chance of non-target encounters.

• No pesticides, baits, or sticky gels used.
• Mesh design excludes birds, squirrels, and butterflies.
• Easy to monitor and empty to maintain cleanliness.

How difficult is installation and ongoing maintenance?

The trap ships fully assembled with everything needed for immediate use: two traps, two hanging hooks, eight thumbtacks, and quick-start instructions. Tie the supplied string to a branch or use the hook in the trunk, then secure the bottom corners with thumbtacks. When the mesh house accumulates insects, untie the top string, empty the contents, and retie for continued use.

• Fully assembled out of the box—ready to hang.
• Hanging hook and thumbtacks included for flexible mounting.
• Reusable design: empty, retie, and return to service.

Who is this for: Homeowners, community groups, municipal crews, and gardeners seeking a low-impact, chemical-free method to reduce spotted lanternfly populations around properties. It’s ideal for people who want a ready-made, reusable solution that’s safe around children, pets, and beneficial wildlife and that can be scaled by adding more traps to cover larger trunks or multiple trees.