Tanglefoot Tangle-Trap Brushable Sticky Coating — 8 oz. ready-to-use adhesive for garden & greenhouse pest monitoring

Tanglefoot Tangle-Trap Brushable Sticky Coating is an 8 oz. ready-to-use adhesive designed to trap and monitor crawling and flying pests in gardens, greenhouses, orchards and yards.

Tangle-Trap is a brushable, tacky coating formulated to capture ants, flies, beetles and other nuisance insects by contact—no baiting required. This 8 oz. bottle is convenient for small to medium-sized applications where you want a durable adhesive layer on stakes, tree trunks, sticky boards or custom traps. The formula adheres well to surfaces, stays tacky under typical outdoor conditions, and comes from Tanglefoot, a brand trusted for sticky coatings and pest-monitoring products.

How do I apply the brushable sticky coating safely and effectively?

Apply a thin, even layer with the included brush or a disposable applicator to the chosen substrate. Avoid coating open plant tissue and keep the layer out of reach of children and pets; reapply when tackiness diminishes.

• Brush onto wooden stakes, cardboard boards or tree wraps for monitoring.
• Do not apply directly to leaves or fruit surfaces.
• Use gloves and protect nearby surfaces from accidental contact.
• Store upright, capped, in a cool dry place when not in use.

Which pests and settings does Tangle-Trap work best for?

This sticky coating is formulated to intercept a range of crawling and flying insects commonly found in outdoor and protected-crop spaces. It is primarily a contact trapping material intended for monitoring and reducing pest movement rather than eradication by itself.

• Effective for ants, flies, beetles, scale crawlers and thrips when they contact the sticky surface.
• Suitable in gardens, greenhouses, orchards, yards and field monitoring stations.
• Works with traps, sticky cards, and wrapped posts or trunks.
• Available in multiple sizes and formulas for different applications.

How long does a single application remain effective outdoors?

Longevity depends on weather exposure, dust accumulation and pest load; under moderate conditions a single application will remain tacky for several weeks to months. Reapply if the surface becomes dull, covered with debris, or after heavy rain if runoff reaches the coated area.

• Protected sites (sheltered greenhouse) retain tackiness longer.
• Outdoor exposed surfaces may need reapplication after heavy rain or wind-blown dust.
• Inspect traps weekly during peak pest seasons and refresh as needed.

Can Tangle-Trap be used with other monitoring or integrated pest tools?

Yes—Tangle-Trap complements visual monitoring programs and physical traps, providing a simple way to capture insects for identification and count-based monitoring. It’s non-toxic as a contact adhesive, making it useful alongside biological and cultural controls.

• Apply to sticky cards or trap surfaces to increase capture rate.
• Combine with pheromone lures or visual attractants on separate trap panels.
• Use as part of an integrated program to track pest presence and timing.
• Choose the formula/size that matches the scale of your monitoring plan.

Who this is for: Tanglefoot Tangle-Trap Brushable Sticky Coating (8 oz.) is ideal for gardeners, greenhouse managers, orchardists and hobby farmers who need a compact, brushable adhesive for trapping and monitoring insects. If you want a dependable sticky surface for traps and posts, prefer a brush-applied option for targeted placement, or require a product from a reputable brand with multiple size/formula choices, this 8 oz. bottle fits small to moderate applications.