This trap requires of course some #8 or #7 mesh on top, to keep bees out.
The problem is that it will draw all beetles for miles. When I tried japanese beetle traps for my roses (up north) I put the traps 300 feet from the roses. The traps got packed with beetles, but some beetles still made it to my garden. It's likely a long term battle until a 5 mile radius gets cleared. And if someone nearby is composting vegetables, more SHB are breeding there.
I can put them 150 ft from the hive and 300 ft from the hive. Is it a more of a problem (draws more beetles)? Or more of an opportunity (any dead SHB is good)?
Thanks for your input.