
Pests and Sticky Trap Guides
Pests can be a persistent challenge for UK gardeners and growers—whether you’re nurturing houseplants, running a greenhouse, or managing a commercial grow. At StickyTraps.co.uk, we provide colour-coded sticky traps that help you monitor and control the most common insect pests found in UK horticulture.
Sticky traps work by attracting flying pests using colour and trapping them on a non-drying adhesive. They’re safe, simple, and a key part of Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
Explore our pest-specific pages below to learn more—and find the best trap for the job

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Fungus Gnats (Sciarids)
These tiny black flies thrive in damp compost and can harm young roots. Yellow sticky traps are ideal for early detection and monitoring.

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Whiteflies
A common glasshouse pest, whiteflies suck sap and transmit plant viruses. Yellow traps help reduce adult numbers and alert you early.

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Aphids (Greenfly & Blackfly)
Sticky traps help catch winged aphids before colonies build. Useful as a monitoring tool in spring and summer.

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Thrips (Including Western Flower Thrips)
Thrips cause silvering and stunted growth in leaves and flowers. Blue sticky traps are the best choice, especially in protected crops.
Not Sure What’s Causing the Problem?
Our general-purpose yellow sticky traps are a great place to start. They catch a wide variety of pests and give you insight into what’s present.