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Selective trap for vespa velutina hornet trap

Characteristics:

Dimensions: Length - 20cm, Diameter - 16.5cm

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Selective traps for Asian hornets Vespa Velutina are a simple and effective way to get rid of these pesky insects. We have several different types of traps in our offer, but they all work on the same principle. The traps are designed to catch the Asian hornet, but do not allow other types of insects to enter, or other insects have the opportunity to fly out of the trap through the holes in the trap. Also, insects cannot drown in the trap.

Manual:
Pour a little sweet solution, such as honey, syrup or sugar water, onto 1/3 of a kitchen sponge (not included). To increase the effect, a piece of honeycomb with honey, a little dark beer and bait with pheromone (3-5ml) are also suitable. Hornets will be attracted to the sweet solution and enter the trap through the funnel shape. Once inside, they won't be able to get out and will become trapped.

How to place hornet traps
Traps for Asian hornets should be placed lying down if possible (Asian hornets with the nest hole on the side, European hornets and wasps from below) in places where hornets are often found. This can be, for example, around beehives, near fruit trees or near garbage cans. It is recommended to place at least one trap per 10 hives.
Traps should be placed in places where they are protected from rain and wind.

How often to check hornet traps
Hornet traps should be checked regularly, at least once a day. If you find hornets in the trap, remove them and dispose of them.
Our experience is virtually zero unwanted catch. If there is an unwanted catch (a bee, ...), put the trap in the freezer (for a few minutes) until all the insects stop moving, open the trap and remove the unwanted catch (a spoon works well), put the insects you want to save outside, to recover and return the trap to the freezer for an hour or two to kill any remaining insects. Then refill the trap with bait and leave a few dead hornets in as well, as this also seems to attract more hornets.

How to use the red and blue nozzles
Each trap comes with red and blue nozzles that fit the cones. These are designed to virtually eliminate unwanted catch.
Use a red nozzle in the spring. In the spring, the mothers are out foraging for their first nests. Each queen killed kills the entire nest, so it's especially important to have traps out when the first queens emerge. The queens are bigger than their workers, so the jets are bigger to let them in. However, European hornet queens are also outside and the nozzle is small enough that they cannot get inside. All other insects that might be attracted to the trap (including bees) are either small enough to easily pass through the mesh body of the trap or too large to pass through the nozzle.
Asian hornet queens do not leave the nest again until their first brood of workers emerges. The workers are slightly smaller than the queens, so we can switch to the blue nozzle.
Switch to the blue nozzle 6 to 8 weeks after the first queens emerge. These nozzles allow Asian hornet workers to enter the trap, but not European hornet workers, which also emerge at this time.

Security
Be careful when handling hornet traps. Hornets can be aggressive and may sting you.
Wear protective clothing such as long sleeves, pants and a hat when checking hornet traps.
If you are stung by a hornet, seek medical attention immediately.