Rescue

RESCUE! insect traps help you tackle nuisance flies, yellowjackets and household spiders around your home and yard. You can match the trap to the pest, with sticky fly traps, household spider traps and outdoor traps that accept replacement lures. Identify what’s causing the trouble before choosing the trap.

RESCUE! is the pest-control brand of Sterling International, Inc., based in Spokane, Washington. Rod Schneidmiller founded the company in 1982. Its range includes insect traps, attractants, refills, repellents and baits.

Fly traps for indoor and outdoor jobs

RESCUE! FlyPad catches flies on a sticky surface. Indoor Fly TrapStik is another option for flies inside the house. For a water-based fly trap, location decides the fit: all RESCUE! water-based fly traps are for outdoor use only.

The Reusable Fly Trap draws flies into water where they drown and accepts replacement lure packets, but its activated lure smells unpleasant, so place it in a shaded, well-ventilated spot at least about 20 feet from patios, home entrances and other gathering areas.

Household spiders and smaller pests

RESCUE! Spider Trap is the pest-specific choice when spiders are what you’re finding indoors. It targets household spiders including jumping spiders, wolf spiders, sac spiders and black widows.

The range also includes a Fruit Fly Trap and fruit fly refills, a birdseed moth trap, granular fly bait and wasp/hornet trap bait.

Yellowjackets and refill choices

Identify yellowjackets, hornets and paper wasps separately before choosing a trap. The Reusable Yellowjacket Trap specifically targets yellowjackets, holds them until they die from dehydration and accepts either a four-week liquid refill applied to the included cotton ball or a pre-baited 10-Week Cartridge Refill.

Place and maintain yellowjacket traps in late evening or early morning, when yellowjackets are less active.

Reusable trap specifications

Trap	Models	Setup and placement	Lure service interval
Reusable Fly Trap	FTR, FTA	Warm water dissolves and activates the included lure pouch; outdoor use	Empty and replace lure when full of flies, after significant water evaporation or at about 30 days, whichever comes first
Reusable Yellowjacket Trap	YJTR, YJTA	Hang outdoors at least 20 feet from areas of frequent human activity	Included lure lasts two to four weeks, depending on conditions; four-week liquid and 10-Week Cartridge refills available

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you use a RESCUE! fly trap indoors?

RESCUE! water-based fly traps belong outdoors only. The reusable trap’s activated lure smells unpleasant, so keep it in a shaded, well-ventilated spot at least about 20 feet from home entrances, patios and other gathering areas.

How do you use a RESCUE! outdoor fly trap?

For the RESCUE! reusable fly trap, fill the jar with warm water to dissolve and activate the included lure pouch, then place it outdoors. The lure draws flies inside, where they drown in the water without killing agents. Give it a few hours to start attracting flies, and keep it out of reach of children and animals to prevent spills.

Does the RESCUE! yellowjacket trap catch wasps and hornets too?

The RESCUE! reusable yellowjacket trap targets yellowjackets; it doesn’t catch hornets or paper wasps. Identify the insect before choosing your trap. For yellowjackets, start trapping when daily temperatures consistently reach around 55 °F and they begin emerging, with early spring trapping aimed at queens before they establish nests.

When should you replace the lure in a RESCUE! reusable fly trap?

Empty your RESCUE! reusable fly trap and add a fresh lure packet when it’s full of flies, the water has evaporated significantly or it’s been about 30 days, whichever comes first. You reuse the container instead of replacing the whole trap; its plastic body is designed to last multiple seasons in sunlight.