More hornets in my trap.

leigh · #1 (**permalink**) 11-08-2009, 09:03 PM

Is there a way of stopping hornets getting in my traps. I've had 3 so far this week and i've got another 2 in the trap already tonight.

Graham Barker · #2 (**permalink**) 11-08-2009, 09:14 PM

hi
for the first time i had a couple of hornets or wasps in my trap a couple of nights ago....i asked the question a while back for another person who has had problems but so far i havent had any responses as to what to do....
graham

leigh · #3 (**permalink**) 12-08-2009, 06:55 AM

Just checked the trap and found 4 hornets and a wasp as well as 96 moths.

pete76 · #4 (**permalink**) 12-08-2009, 10:12 AM

I had a hornet queen in the trap the other night, now that was disturbing - over an inch long. Fortunately it was more interested in the light than the moths. Switched off the light for a while and it left of its own accord.

Jenny W · #5 (**permalink**) 12-08-2009, 05:03 PM

I can't see any way of stopping it to be honest - they are always going to be attracted to it. If anyone does know anyway of deterring them it would be interesting.
Thing is, they are beautiful insects after all and I actually like seeing them (especially Hornets) in the traps. They always tend to be rather docile when I go through my traps in the morning (about 8 o'clock) and I've only ever been stung once. I can inagine however that it's a very different story for anyone who is allergic to stings.