Lanternfly Motel Spotted Lanternfly Mesh Trap, Green 6-Pack — Reusable Chemical-Free Tree Traps

The Lanternfly Motel (Green, 6 Pack) is a ready-to-use mesh tree trap that funnels climbing Spotted Lanternflies and nymphs into a removable top "mesh house" for easy emptying and reuse.

Designed and tested in New Jersey, the Lanternfly Motel uses a simple physical funnel to intercept upward‑crawling Spotted Lanternflies on tree trunks without bait, chemicals, or sticky gels. Each unit arrives fully assembled with hooks and thumbtacks so you can deploy multiple traps quickly around susceptible trees. The trap targets the pests’ natural behavior while staying safe for children, pets, and non-target wildlife.

How does this trap actually capture Lanternflies?

The trap’s lower mesh apron channels lanternflies into a conical mesh funnel; as they climb, they enter the cone and continue into the detachable mesh house at the top where they cannot escape. When the house fills, you untie the top string to empty the contents and reuse the trap.

• Mesh apron opening ~16 inches wide to intercept climbing insects
• Conical funnel directs pests upward into the removable mesh house
• Top string closure lets you open and empty the house easily
• Reusable construction: mesh and metal components for seasonal use

Which trees and situations are these traps best for?

The apron suits trunks of at least 6 inches diameter, and for very large trees (about 1.5 feet diameter or more) place multiple traps around the trunk to cover all sides. The units are compact enough to use in yards, orchards, and along property lines where SLF activity is present.

• Fits most trees with trunk diameter ≥6 inches
• Use several traps on wide trunks to maximize coverage
• Ideal for residential yards, small orchards, and fence-line trees
• Non-toxic option suited for areas with pets and wildlife

Is installation difficult and what’s included?

No special tools are required: each trap arrives fully assembled with hanging hardware and tacks so you can set it up right away. Tie the provided string to a branch or hook into the trunk, secure the apron’s bottom corners with thumbtacks, and the trap is ready to work.

• Comes fully assembled for immediate use out of the box
• Includes 6 traps, 6 hanging hooks, 24 thumbtacks, and instructions
• Attach to a branch or use the included hook in the trunk
• Bottom corners held with thumbtacks to form the funnel shape

Will this harm birds, pets, or beneficial insects?

The Lanternfly Motel targets only upward‑crawling Spotted Lanternflies, so it avoids harming birds, squirrels, butterflies, and other non-climbing animals. There is no bait, pesticide, or sticky substance involved—just a physical barrier and mesh house.

• No pesticides, gels, or liquids — safe for domestic animals
• Mesh construction allows small beneficial insects to escape downward
• Placement on tree trunks limits exposure to birds and arboreal wildlife
• Reusable, low-maintenance solution without chemical residues

Who is this for: Homeowners, small-scale orchard managers, municipal workers, and anyone dealing with Spotted Lanternfly infestations who wants a low-cost, non-chemical control method. If you need an easy-to-install, reusable trap that harnesses insect behavior rather than poisons, the Lanternfly Motel (Green, 6 Pack) provides multiple ready-to-use units to protect trees across your property.