Baitable Small Hive Beetle Traps! 2 baits 1 winner!

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[kamonreynolds]

Rossman will be part our HIVE LIFE Tradeshow Jan 5th, 6th, and 7th Hivelifeconference.com
Thank you Rossman for donating 2000 dollars to the Hive Life youth sponsorship program!

[davidlaing]

When I remove my beetle traps to avoid spilling I put a piece of 1/2in wide blue painters tape on top before removing. The tape comes off easily.

[willowbean]

These refillable traps originally come from Italy. I bought some about 5 years ago and love them! Glad to see they are making their way to the states.

[MikeBarryBees]

Couple issues I found with DE is it will clump in humidity. The other issue is as DE kills beetles, they stack up on top of the DE and the newer beetles just run on top of the dead layer carcasses and don’t die due to not getting into the DE. Now, as a disclaimer, we have tons of beetles down here and a lot of humidity, but I found it way less effective than oil. They sink in the oil as they die and more beetles can be killed due to the dead sinking and plenty of oil surface area being available. I do like this trap and I do love Rossman.

[KajunHomestead]

That looks like a great trap being able to clean and reuse, and the idea of being able to bait is awesome also. Here in Louisiana we have so many hive beetles its hard to raise small hives in summer and fall, its almost a loss from the start cause if you try to use pollen patties on a small hive its toast unless you are able to check daily. Thanks for the video, gonna order me some to try out also.❤👍👍👍👍👍

[johnlomonaco]

I have been trying several methods to keep SHB at bay some of them are more practical for the hobby beekeeper like myself. Most of these I have seen on other YouTube Vlogs. So, I have a few comments on this subject that might be of use. First, I use peanut oil in the traps I have (like the one you are showing). According to my understanding it does not go rancid. Second, I salt the ground around my hives occasionally. I think this gives the SHB larvae trouble when in the ground. It also keeps down weeds. I use screen bottom boards so I can insert a board with flannel tablecloth segment fastened to it, flannel side up (you can get these at Walmart). The SHB fall through the screen and get their legs tangled in the fabric. So, when I pull the board out, they are at my mercy. I get great pleasure dispatching them. This method is similar to the Swifter sheets except you need not go into the hive to use it. Recently I saw a video about placing peppermint candies in the hive. Still testing this one out. I would be interested in what you think.

[markspc]

Kamon, rancid oil (4:04): try fresh olive oil. Extra virgin olive oil goes rancid in 12-18 months.

[beebob]

About fifteen years ago (maybe longer) I was part of a study count of SHB. I was given a tube with a bait in it to hang in a tree.
The bait attracted SHB and I would count the beetles and send the information in for the statistics.
So your presentation had me thinking. What about an experiment using one or two of these traps with pollen patty and place them in a dark cone. Hang them from a tree and see if it attracts SHB. It would be interesting.
But, just like the study make sure you keep the trap somewhere away from you hives. If it does work you don't want SHB coming in to your hives.

[MinnesotaBeekeeper]

A fellow, Jeff Willard, has been trying Rustoleum Neverwet as a slippery barrier to keep hive beetle from crawling up the bottom board sides. Kind of funny watch the beatles fall right off that surface coating. Video: "Small Hive Beetle Prevention and Control, a test using live small hive beetles to stop and trap".
We do not have those pests in Minnesota but I thought you warmer beatle horde folks might find Jeff's tests interest.

[doctortcbkk]

AL got lucky yesterday but that’s why they are #1. Go dawgs!

[jameshampton]

I use the Small Hive Beetle Traps you are using in your video and they have being working well. I used vegetable oil and a little apple cider vinegar.

The only problem I am having is the heat is warping some of the traps causing a couple of problems. Some of the warped traps to open which a trap full of bee to get in and die. The warping also causes the traps not to lay flat which makes it easier to spill the oil in the trap if you are not careful then you remove a super from a lower box.

I still use the traps but have drilled six holes on the top of the traps so I can wire them shut so them can open with out removing the wire. I am still trying to come up with an idea to keep them laying flat in the hive and not sticking up on the ends.

I enjoy your videos. They are always very helpful, thank you for sharing.

[theheritagehousesc]

Some of our colonies had a big infestation this year after I took the bottom boards where I use to fill with oil out to wash them. I neglected to put them back on and they exploded with beetles. Great idea on the pollen in them. I’ll try that. Thanks for sharing.

[noslisteninganyway]

I like the idea of these reusable traps better than the similar looking disposable ones. Especially since you can bait these easily.

[loudmouthfrog]

Use mineral oil instead what ever kitchen oil you are using. Mineral oil will not go rancid.

[johntom]

Peppermint candy been using it all summer only seen three beetles. Hillbilly beekeeping shows how it’s done

[amylarson]

My girls use their propolis and glue them shut. Every time. I mean everytime

[originalwoolydragon]

I've seen more hive beetles than normal this year....oh yay! <sarcasm>

[jbtransport]

Thanks for the info. I lost a strong hive last month to the bettle. Gotta check and treat. My mind was on other things.

[beesintheweeds]

Have you considered trying screen bottom boards? I don't seem to have many beetle issues and I think the bees chase them down to the bottom where they fall out. Thoughts?

[TerryRomanko]

Thanks for showing us these traps!! Would rather spend a bit more for traps that are reusable and baitable than just the typical disposable cheap trap (which tend to break when you try to pry them from the frames). BTW, mineral oil does not go rancid like vegetable oil does.