TRAP-X Revolutionising THE CONTROL OF Yellow-Legged Hornet!

Apitura TRAP-X Asian Hornet Trap, designed by Beekeepers to effectively tackle the menace of the Yellow Legged Hornet (Vespa velutina). TRAP-X offers unparalleled effectiveness in catching yellow-legged hornet queen and worker populations, protecting your honey bees and apiary.

ASIAN HORNET TRAP - SIMPLE & EFFECTIVE

Yellow Legged Hornet, Asian Hornet

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TRAP-X FEATURES

Apitura TRAP-X Patent Pending.

  • SIMPLE TO DEPLOY

  • EASY TO DESTROY HORNETS

  • INSECT BYCATCH FRIENDLY

  • Robust & weatherproof

  • Large 6L or 10L VOLUMES

  • USE ANY BAIT TYPE

  • CAN BE SUSPENDED

  • EASY TO CLEAN

  • RECYCLED MATERIALS

TRAP-X has been designed to attract the Yellow Legged Hornet (Vespa velutina) by releasing bait attractant odour molecules through the front grid of the trap. Hornets are attracted to these vapours and enter the trap through the one way funnel. Once 1 or 2 hornets are trapped, they release alert pheromones that progressively attract more hornets.

HOW IT WORKS

USING ATTRACTANTS

To attract Asian Hornets, place your attractant/bait inside the trap using a suitable container. A species specific bait for Yellow Legged Hornet is advised to block attracting of honey bees and other beneficial insects.

If positioned in TRAP-X correctly, your bait will be protected from the weather, extending its emissive properties and additionally saving the expense of repetitive rebating.

Illustration shows bait positioned correctly in trap.

Apitura TRAP_X Asian Hornet Trap bait position

ByCatch ESCAPE

At Apitura, we understand the irreplaceable ecological role of beneficial insects and pollinators in maintaining biodiversity. Rather than relying solely on indiscriminate trapping methods, TRAP-X was designed by our team to balance effective invasive species control with the preservation of these crucial insect species.

By implementing the TRAP-X, individuals, communities, and organisations can actively contribute to the preservation of local ecosystems while safeguarding essential services provided by pollinators, such as the pollination of crops and wildflowers.

DESTROy HORNETS SAFELY - Just add water!

When its time to destroy the asian hornets, simply stand your TRAP-X up and fill with water like a bucket. Leave until all the hornets have expired, then empty the trap and deploy again, it’s that easy…

Destroy asian hornets safely

TRAP-X GALLERY

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ASIAN HORNET NEST

A close-up view of a large, fully developed Asian hornet nest situated high up in a tree, presents a scene both captivating and daunting. The intricate architecture of the nest, meticulously crafted by the hornets using chewed-up wood pulp mixed with their saliva, is a testament to the hornets remarkable engineering skills. From a distance, the nest may appear as a mere blotch against the foliage, but up close, its complexity becomes apparent.

Large, fully developed Asian hornet nest

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