Includes:
- 1 x Apivar 10 Pack
- 1 x Vespa Catch Asian Hornet Trap
Apivar
Apivar is increasingly becoming the Varroa treatment of choice. Licensed for use in the UK and is proven to kill up to 99% of mites with one application.
Each sachet contains 10 strips, enough to treat 5 hives. Check out our video below on how to use ApiVar.
Easy application - one strip is placed between each 5 frames of bees. The active ingredient 'Amitraz' works by paralysing Varroa over 6 weeks
Apivar is not temperature dependent so can be used any time of year, treatment can't be completed when supers are on the hive.
How to use ApiVar:
This item can only be shipped to customers within the UK.
VespaCatch: The Ultimate Natural Solution for Asian Hornet Control
Product Overview: The VespaCatch trap is a highly effective, insecticide-free solution specifically designed to control Asian hornets. Utilizing a natural attractant, this trap is engineered to lure and contain hornets, providing protection for your hives, gardens, terraces, and pools.
Key Features:
- Specialized Design: The VespaCatch trap features a unique yellow bowl, known to attract Asian hornets, and a strategically designed lid with two entrances. The shape and color optimize the attraction, while the lid's tunnel prevents hornets from escaping by focusing and directing the scent while blocking ambient light.
- Natural Attractant Solution: The attractant used in the VespaCatch trap is derived from plant extracts, offering an eco-friendly and pesticide-free alternative for hornet control. It is carefully formulated to attract Asian hornets without harming beneficial insects like bees.
- Easy to Use: Setting up the trap is simple. Just mix the attractant with water and sugar, place the trap in high-traffic hornet areas, and let it work. The trap’s efficacy increases over time, and for optimal results, it is recommended not to clean the trap during solution renewal.
Available Formats:
- Single Dose (10ml)
- 1-Litre Bottle
Effective Trapping Strategies:
- Spring Trapping: Target early-season hornets to limit the number of future nests and reduce the overall threat level during autumn.
- Autumn Trapping: Intensify trapping efforts during autumn when hornet activity peaks, as they search for sugar-rich food sources. This helps to protect your apiaries from severe attacks.
Recommended Placement:
- Hang traps at a height of 1.5 to 3 meters or place them close to flight boards and other hornet pathways.
- Adjust the number of traps based on hornet population density to maximize capture efficiency.
Usage Tips:
- Ensure traps are placed in the right locations where hornets are active.
- Monitor traps regularly and renew the attractant solution every three weeks or when the trap reaches saturation.
Safety Information:
- Contains ethanol. Store in a dry place at room temperature, away from children and pets. Avoid contact with eyes or skin, and consult a physician if accidental ingestion or contact occurs.
Conclusion: VespaCatch is a trusted, natural solution designed to safeguard your outdoor spaces from the invasive Asian hornet. With its proven effectiveness and ease of use, it’s the ideal choice for both professional and personal use in protecting valuable ecosystems.