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BEEKEEPING LEARNING CENTER => DISEASE & PEST CONTROL => Topic started by: IsleWx on May 19, 2008, 11:56:55 am

Title: Beetle Traps
Post by: IsleWx on May 19, 2008, 11:56:55 am

Morning ya'll,

How many AJ beetle traps are recommended?  One per hive, or one per box?

I still haven't seen any, but want to be prepared,

Thanks,

Mp

Title: Re: Beetle Traps
Post by: JoelinGA on June 01, 2008, 05:24:03 pm

I'm curious about this myself. Just found my first SHB during inspection (also first victim of my hive tool), and looking for ways to prevent them from being a problem for my new hives.

Title: Re: Beetle Traps
Post by: pdmattox on June 01, 2008, 05:46:28 pm

I would say one trap per hive and needs to be checked periodically.  It has been said that if you lay a piece of vinyl over the top of the trap you'll get better results.

Title: Re: Beetle Traps
Post by: wayseer on June 01, 2008, 06:59:00 pm

Same as above