The Small Hive Beetle Baitable Trap is an in-hive beetle jail that catches adult small hive beetles in an oil reservoir. Bees naturally corral beetles into the trap, where thin slots let them in but the oil keeps them from escaping. An extra compartment holds bait to draw even more beetles in.
At a glance
Type: In-hive small hive beetle trap (beetle jail)
Compartments: Two oil compartments plus one lure compartment
Entry: Thin slots let beetles in but trap them in the oil
Placement: Secures on top of a frame; all frames still fit in the box
Bait options: Fermenting fruit like melon or banana peel, or apple cider vinegar
Maintenance: Opens up to empty and rinse with running water
Best for
Catching adult small hive beetles inside the hive
Knocking down high beetle populations
Minimal-disturbance beetle control
Backyard and commercial beekeepers
How to use
Fill the two outer compartments with basic cooking oil and add fermenting fruit or apple cider vinegar to the lure compartment. Secure the trap on top of a frame. For best results, place 2 to 4 traps in the top box between the outside frames and the side of the box, where beetles naturally hide. Open and rinse the compartments to empty as needed.
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