What is the best distance to place pheromone traps apart?

The optimal distance for placing pheromone traps is 20 to 60 feet apart. This spacing is effective because it allows for adequate coverage of the area where the target pests are present while minimizing competition between traps. Pheromone traps work by attracting pests through scent, and when they are too close together, they may create confusion or competition, reducing their effectiveness.

By spacing traps within the 20 to 60 feet range, you ensure that the traps are strategically placed to intercept pests likely to move through the area, while still being far enough apart to function independently without interference from one another. This distance enjoys a balance between attracting a broad range of pests and ensuring that multiple traps can effectively capture individuals over a larger area, thus enhancing pest management efforts.

Other distances either result in traps being overly close to each other, where interaction between the traps could detract from their effectiveness, or excessively far apart, which could lead to gaps in pest detection and management. Hence, the choice of 20 to 60 feet promotes optimal trap function in real-world applications.