This section provides specific commentary on the features of other low efficiency wasp traps and devices on the market and where relevant includes video footage. Low efficiency traps allow wasps to enter, feed and escape.

1. Glass Wasp Traps

Single chamber trap which needs cork or bung removing for cleaning.

Rebaiting frequency 2-5 days depending on weather.

Can only be used suspended.

2. Dome Traps

Single chamber trap which needs to be opened for cleaning and maintenance.

May require pesticide to kill live wasps prior to maintenance.

Rebaiting frequency between 2 to 5 days on average depending on weather.

Can only be used suspended.

3. Side Entrance Jar Traps

Single chamber trap which needs to be opened for cleaning and maintenance.

Rebaiting frequency between 5 to 15 days on average depending on weather.

May require pesticide to kill live wasps prior to maintenance.

4. Pop Bottle Traps

Low efficiency traps that attract more wasps than they kill resulting in swarm feeding and increased risk of wasp stings.

Home made sealed single chamber trap intended for disposal. Where live wasps are in the trap secondary pesticide use required prior to disposal.

Rebaiting frequency between 5 to 15 days on average depending on weather.

Using the pop bottle trap in fruit trees also increases the risk of damage to fruit.

Have a look at this video link below (you will have to navigate back to the WaspBane website after viewing): Despite using pop bottle traps the author reports the loss of about 50% of his pear crop and if you watch to the end of the clip wasps can be seen continuing to attack his pears.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rl83PwkNVpg

Please note, the above information is provided to try to help inform you of the differences between traps. You should not base your decision purely on the information you have gained from this website and we suggest that you research other sites before you buy. Should you have any questions then please feel free to e-mail us at info@waspbane.com.