During an annual spring‐summer trapping program conducted in Maryland, (Z,Z) and (E,Z)‐3,1 3‐octadecadien‐l‐ol acetate (ODDA) were evaluated as baits for attracting Sesiidae species. Later, two different types of trap (Jackson and 3HB) were compared for effectiveness in luring or attracting the Sesiidae. Smaller numbers of adult clearwing moths and larger numbers of other lepidoptera were attracted to the baits dispensed from 3HB traps compared to Jackson traps. Over 5500 adult Sesiidae were trapped that season.