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Formulation of "sticky " or "glue" traps for insects

Formulation of "sticky " or "glue" traps for insects

Formulation of "sticky " or "glue" traps for insects

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I am a retired PhD biochemist.  

I buy many sticky glue traps for spiders.  

They are expensive.  They work VERY well!   I live in
the country where there are many Hobo spiders all summer.

Can someone enlighten me as to what the sticky glue layer is
made of?  I would like to attempt to make these traps myself.

How can they remain so sticky for months on end?

Thank you.

RE: Formulation of "sticky " or "glue" traps for insects

i have the same problem with insects and i want to fabricate the glue to retain them just like you, have somebody answered your quetion???....mail:edgardico@hotmail.com

RE: Formulation of "sticky " or "glue" traps for insects

The sticky glue layer is a pressure sensitive adhesive.  It maintains tack after it has cured.  What you need is a high tack waterbased Pressure sensitive adhesive.  It is available through all of the glue manufacturers.  Just apply it to paper and you have the perfect trap.  A word of caution - use gloves.  The agressive tack will keep it on your hands for several days.

John Schrock
www.glubie.com

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