Nativa-Trap-Tech Selective Trap for Vespa velutina Control

USER GUIDE FOR THE NATIVA-TRAP-TECH SELECTIVE TRAP FOR VESPA VELUTINA CONTROL

OBJECTIVE OF OUR TRAP

• To create a support network between beekeepers and the general public in the fight against the invasive Asian hornet (Vespa velutina).
• In already affected areas, our aim is to reduce the number of nests annually through early and selective trapping.
• In unaffected areas, the trap serves as a tool for early detection, with minimal impact on non-target species.

TRAP COMPOSITION

SETTING UP THE TRAP

• Prepare the Attractant Container:

  • Unscrew the yellow plug from the attractant container attached to the main body of the trap.
  • Unscrew the white plug from the secondary attractant container, which contains the diffuser cloth.

• Add the Attractant Mix:

  • Pour approximately 2 cm of concentrated attractant into the container.
  • Sprinkle about one teaspoon of dry baker’s yeast over the attractant.
  • Fill the container with room temperature water (never above 35ºC) up to 2 cm from the top.

• Seal the Container:

  • Reinsert the white plug with the diffuser cloth.
  • Screw the attractant container back into the main body of the trap.

• Fill the Feeder (Optional):

  • Add water to the feeder.
  • Optionally, add a bit of sugar or concentrated attractant (without yeast).
  • Close the feeder tightly to prevent spills.

• Install the Trap:

  • Hang the trap using the wire in a bright area with minimal direct sunlight - ideal locations include: under a tree canopy, on a terrace, beneath a porch.

• Maintenance:

  • Replace the attractant every 1 month.
  • Allow 1 to 3 days for fermentation to begin and the attractant to become effective.

TRAP REGISTRATION

• For trap registration, please preferably scan the QR Code located directly on the trap or send an email to comercial@nativa-tech.com or an SMS to the number 933096917, with the following details:
   
  1. Trap number;
  2. Name, address, and contact information of the person responsible for the trap;
  3. Geographic location of the trap (preferably Google Maps pin);

MONITORING

• Send the date of the first capture and periodic records of the results to NATIVA, via email or phone contact.

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