Once the female and male emerge from their cocoons as adult moths, they do not eat.  Their only desire/function is to mate and produce offspring. They have a short life span at this point.. 5 – 25 days depending on their environment and temperature.  The female moth will emit natural pheromones to call the male moth.

XLure R.T.U. traps contain  pheromone(s) which mimic the female moth’s pheromones.  Males are attracted to the traps thinking they have found a female but instead are captured in the glue.

Pheromone traps are commonly installed thoroughout food manufacturing/processing/packaging/storage facilities to attract and capture stored product insects that damage foods.  Pest control technicians check traps on a regular routine to record insect catch.  High insect catch in one area of a facility helps pinpoint insect infestations so they can be properly addressed.