Trapper Monitor/Insect Trap TM2600 - CASE (100 traps) are not waterproof and are not designed to hold up to the elements outdoors. They work best indoors.
Yes, you could try to use the trap to capture them for identification. We recommend that you contact your local cooperative extension office. Please let us know if you need anything else.
There is a small portion of adhesive on the back of the Trapper Monitor/Insect Trap TM2600 - CASE (100 traps) to stick to surfaces and on the interior portion of the trap. There is an area on the outside, visible portion to record service dates, etc. You will need to remove the plastic covering to expose the glue to catch insects.
Trapper Monitor/Insect Trap TM2600 is a non-poisonous glue trap that captures and monitors many types of insects that land on the glue. If the insect you are trying to trap were to land on it, then it is likely that the insect would then be trapped by the glue on.
Please review our Moth Traps Page for traps specific for the type of moth you are treating for (Pantry Moths, Clothes Moths, Indian Meal Moths, Stored Product Moths, Food Moths, etc).