Description
SMALL HIVE BEETLE TRAPS
The Silver Bullet, Reusable Plastic and Disposable Beetle Trap are different types of traps designed to control beetles in beehives. They are all positioned between the top of the frames in the hive.
Here’s a breakdown of each trap:
- Silver Bullet Beetle Trap: This trap is made of aluminum and is reusable. It is designed to catch and trap beetles that may infest the beehive. It sits between the top of the frames and can be easily removed and cleaned. You can use either Diatomaceous Earth or oil as a bait in this trap.
- Reusable Plastic Beetle Trap: This trap is made of clear plastic and, like the Silver Bullet Beetle Trap, is also reusable. It serves the same purpose of catching and trapping beetles in the hive. It is placed between the top of the frames and can be removed and cleaned as needed. Diatomaceous Earth or oil can be used as bait in this trap as well.
- Disposable Beetle Trap: This trap is designed for single-use and is made to be disposed of after it has caught beetles. It is placed between the top of the frames, similar to the other traps. You can use Diatomaceous Earth or oil as bait in this trap, and once it has fulfilled its purpose, it can be discarded.
Both Diatomaceous Earth and oil are commonly used as baits in beetle traps. Diatomaceous Earth is a fine powder made from the fossilized remains of diatoms. It can help control pests like beetles by damaging their exoskeleton and causing them to dehydrate. Vegetable oil, can also be effective in drowning or suffocating beetles when used as a bait in the traps.
It’s important to note that the effectiveness of these traps may vary depending on the specific beetle species and the level of infestation. It’s recommended to monitor the traps regularly and adjust the bait or trap placement if needed to optimize their effectiveness.
