Wasps are significant pests for bees and can be very devastating in some areas. Our answer to this problem is to remove the pest without the use of harmful chemicals and without endangering the bees and the environment. To bait, simply place a small piece of raw fish in the trap. It is best if it is starting to go off, and is giving off a strong odour!
Or for best results - use our Wasp Lure which you can find here. Check out the pictures from a customer who had used both - these results were only after 3 days!
Wasps enter the internal cone and are unable to escape.
This trap is a great lure for wasps and will greatly help to keep them away from beehives or your house in the Autumn.
Tip! Don't forget to use these traps early in Spring to catch all the Queen Wasps when they come out of hibernation and are looking for protein when they establish their new nests.
High quality stainless steel construction. Made in Europe.
Dimensions: 340mm diameter, 350mm high. Weight: 1 kg
NoPests Wasp Lure
761-0101
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Scientifically formulated and non-toxic. Attractive to wasps, not bees.
A specially formulated, non-toxic liquid lure which is attractive to Common and German wasps, but NOT to bees or Paper wasps. For use in the refillable NoPests® Wasp Dome Traps or our Stainless Steel Technoset Wasp trap. Available in 1L & 5L packs.
Tip: Use in high summer months to control active wasp populations and also in winter months to control queen wasps, preventing population growth.
Directions for Use with the Wasp Dome Trap - purchase that here.
Unlock the Wasp Dome Trap, pour in 250ml of NoPests® Wasp Lure.
Lock Wasp Dome Trap lid to closed position.
Locate trap in direct sunlight in areas where wasps frequent, using hanging cord provided.
Inspect the dome trap regularly and remove dead insects.
Replace lure monthly, or when levels drop due to evaporation.
If the dome trap is full and there is no free liquid, remove contents and rinse with clean water before refilling with NoPests® Wasp Lure.
RobberGards™
752-0153
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The RobberGards™ is an ingenious device to fool wasps and robber bees and stop them from getting into the colony.
These unwanted visitors are guided to potential food in the hive largely by sense of smell.
They go straight to the vent holes at bottom of the RobberGards™and try to get in, without realizing the entrance is at the top.
These intruders very soon give up and go looking for food elsewhere.
The bees learn within 24 hours how to access their own hive and it doesn’t stop them carrying out all their normal duties.
Eye Screws to secure the RobberGards to brood box can be PURCHASED HERE
Click Here to see how to fit them to 4 different types of floors
See what “A Kiwi Beeman” thinks about RobberGards Here
Varroa mite re-invasion
This is a huge issue in Autumn and it is believed to be the largest contributor to colony losses.
The varroa mite re-invasion is a result of visits from robber bees and/or from social bee visits.
This was highlighted at the 2021 NZ Bee Conference by an excellent study done by Dr Dennis vanEngelsdorp and shown in this video:-
Watch content from 27 min to 33 min. (Remember the study was done in Autumn in USA.)
The RobberGard is especially designed to deter these robber bees and social bees.
Some of the features and benefits of the RobberGards:-
The registered design is made from high quality stainless steel to withstand the corrosive elements outside and last for a very long time, virtually indefinitely.
Deters robber bees that want to steal the food supplies inside.
Deters social bees from other colonies that want to come and have a look and will mostly spread varroa mites.
Deters wasps from robbing food from the colony.
Stops mice getting in and damaging the honey combs.
Helps to control spread of AFB disease. If a colony gets AFB and has this robber guard, it is far less likely to get robbed out and spread the disease, before the beekeeper finds it and burns it.
Allows a lot more ventilation over winter (in hives with solid bases) to reduce condensation in the hives which is detrimental to the health of the colony.
Easy to block up with foam rubber if the beehive has to be shifted. The bees can still get lots of ventilation through the robber guard vent holes.
Very easy to mount, switch entries or remove with the use of the stainless steel eye screws supplied by Beequip NZ.
Has a summer position or rotate 180 degrees for the robbing season and winter. The entrance is just 25mm wide in this setting.
One of the 3 sizes will fit virtually every type of beehive base (floor) that is commonly used in NZ.
Easy set and refillable. Attractive to wasps, not bees.
A reusable wasp trapping system for use with NoPests® Wasp Lure (sold separately). Highly effective with the capacity to capture hundreds of wasps. When full, empty contents in trash and refill again with NoPests® Wasp Lure. Contains 1 Wasp Dome Trap (yellow base with clear lid) and 1 suspension string.
Tip: Use in high summer months to control active wasp populations and also in winter months to control queen wasps, preventing population growth.
Locate trap in direct sunlight in areas where wasps frequent, using hanging cord provided.
Inspect the dome trap regularly and remove dead insects.
Replace lure monthly, or when levels drop due to evaporation.
If the dome trap is full and there is no free liquid, remove contents and rinse with clean water before refilling with NoPests® Wasp Lure. Ensure no Lure is spilt on the outside of the dome trap.
Anti-wasp plate for Technoset floors
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Anti-wasp plate for Technoset floors.
This black plastic sheet slots perfectly on to a Technoset floor. It reduces the entrance to a small square hole right close to the cluster during winter. This stops wasps as they don't like the dark tunnel from the front entrance to the inside entrance. It also makes it easier for the bees to defend themselves.
